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OPERATION MANUAL

RADAR TEST SET

RD-301A

PUBLISHED BY
Aeroflex

COPYRIGHT © Aeroflex 2008

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or
otherwise without the prior permission of the publisher.

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Revision 1 Feb 1999
Issue-2 Jan 2004
Issue-3 Oct 2004
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SAFETY FIRST: TO ALL OPERATIONS PERSONNEL

REFER ALL SERVICING OF UNIT TO QUALIFIED TECHNICAL PERSONNEL. THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO
OPERATOR SERVICEABLE PARTS.
WARNING: USING THIS EQUIPMENT IN A MANNER OTHER THAN SPECIFIED BY THE ACCOMPANYING
DOCUMENTATION MAY IMPAIR THE SAFETY PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT.
CASE, COVER OR PANEL REMOVAL
Removing protective covers, casings or panels from this Test Set exposes the operator to electrical hazards
that can result in electrical shock or equipment damage. Do not operate this Test Set with the case, cover
or panels removed.
SAFETY IDENTIFICATION IN TECHNICAL MANUAL
This manual uses the following terms to draw attention to possible safety hazards, that may exist when
operating this equipment.
CAUTION: THIS TERM IDENTIFIES CONDITIONS OR ACTIVITIES THAT, IF IGNORED, CAN RESULT IN
EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE (E.G., FIRE).
WARNING: THIS TERM IDENTIFIES CONDITIONS OR ACTIVITIES THAT, IF IGNORED, CAN RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
SAFETY SYMBOLS IN MANUALS AND ON UNITS

CAUTION: Refer to accompanying documents. (This symbol refers to specific CAUTIONS represented on
the unit and clarified in the text.)

AC OR DC TERMINAL: Terminal that may supply or be supplied with ac or dc voltage.

DC TERMINAL: Terminal that may supply or be supplied with dc voltage.

AC TERMINAL: Terminal that may supply or be supplied with ac or alternating voltage.

SWITCH OFF: AC line power to the device is OFF.

SWITCH ON: AC line power to the device is ON.

EQUIPMENT GROUNDING PRECAUTION

Improper grounding of equipment can result in electrical shock.
USE OF PROBES
Check the specifications for the maximum voltage, current and power ratings of any connector on the Test
Set before connecting it with a probe from a terminal device. Be sure the terminal device performs within
these specifications before using it for measurement, to prevent electrical shock or damage to the
equipment.
POWER CORDS
Avoid using power cords which are frayed, broken or expose bare wiring when operating this equipment.
USE RECOMMENDED FUSES ONLY
Use only fuses specifically recommended for the equipment at the specified current and voltage ratings.
CAUTION: SIGNAL GENERATORS CAN BE A SOURCE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) TO
COMMUNICATION RECEIVERS. SOME TRANSMITTED SIGNALS CAN CAUSE DISRUPTION
AND INTERFERENCE TO COMMUNICATION SERVICES OUT TO A DISTANCE OF SEVERAL
MILES. USERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD SCRUTINIZE ANY OPERATION THAT RESULTS
IN RADIATION OF A SIGNAL (DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY) AND SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POTENTIAL COMMUNICATION INTERFERENCE PROBLEMS.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Chapter/Section

Title/Copyright Page
Safety Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1
Section 1 - Description 1-1

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Section 2 - Operation 1-2
Section 3 - Specifications 1-3
Section 4 - Shipping 1-4
Section 5 - Storage 1-5

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Appendix A - I/O Connectors Pin-Out Tables
Appendix B - Test Equipment Requirements
Appendix C - Metric/British Imperial Conversion Table with Nautical Distance Conversions
Appendix D - Abbreviations
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INTRODUCTION
This manual contains the information necessary to install, operate and evaluate the RD-301A Test
Set.
It is strongly recommended that personnel be thoroughly familiar with the contents of this manual
before attempting to operate this equipment.
In this manual, the RD-301A Radar Test Set is also referred to as Test Set, RD-301A or RD-301A
Test Set.
ORGANIZATION
This manual is divided into the following Chapters and Sections:
CHAPTER 1 - OPERATION
Section 1 - DESCRIPTION (description of the RD-301A)
Section 2 - OPERATION (installation; controls, connectors and indicators; performance
evaluation; and general operating procedures)
Section 3 - SPECIFICATIONS
Section 4 - SHIPPING
Section 5 - STORAGE

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CHAPTER ONE
RD-301A RADAR TEST SET
OPERATION MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Chapter/Section/Subject Page

SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION 1-1

1. General Description and Capabilities 1-1-1 1
1.1 General 1-1-1 1
1.2 Functional Capabilities 1-1-1 1
SECTION 2 - OPERATION 1-2
1. Installation 1-2-1 1
1.1 Controls, Connectors and Indicators 1-2-1 1
1.2 Safety Precautions 1-2-1 1
1.2.1 Complying with Instructions 1-2-1 1
1.2.2 Grounding Equipment and Power Cord 1-2-1 1
1.2.3 Operating Safety 1-2-1 1
1.2.4 CAUTION and WARNING Labels 1-2-1 1
1.3 Power Requirements 1-2-1 2
1.4 Power-Up Procedure 1-2-1 2
1.5 Rack-Mount Installation 1-2-1 2
2. Controls, Connectors and Indicators 1-2-2 1
2.1 RD-301A Front Panel 1-2-2 3
2.2 RD-301A Rear Panel 1-2-2 9
3. Performance Evaluation 1-2-3 1
3.1 General 1-2-3 1
3.2 Pre-Operational Considerations 1-2-3 1
3.3 Controls, Connectors and Indicators 1-2-3 1
3.4 Test Equipment Requirements 1-2-3 1
3.5 Corrective Maintenance Procedures 1-2-3 1
3.6 Test Record 1-2-3 1
3.7 Performance Evaluation Procedures 1-2-3 2
3.7.1 RF 1-2-3 2
3.7.2 IF 1-2-3 2
3.7.3 PRF 1-2-3 3
3.7.4 Range 1-2-3 4
3.7.5 Meter and Tracking Functions 1-2-3 6
3.7.6 R1,R2 AUTO 1-2-3 8
3.7.7 Marker 1-2-3 9
3.8 Performance Evaluation Data Sheet 1-2-3 10

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4. General Operating Procedures 1-2-4 1

4.1 General 1-2-4 1
4.2 Pre-Operational Considerations 1-2-4 1
4.3 Controls, Connectors and Indicators 1-2-4 1
4.4 Test Equipment Requirements 1-2-4 1
4.5 Operating Precautions 1-2-4 1
4.6 Test Setup 1-2-4 2
4.7 Test Function Procedures 1-2-4 3
4.7.1 Peak Power and Frequency 1-2-4 3
4.7.2 Range Precision 1-2-4 4

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4.7.3 Sensitivity 1-2-4 5
4.7.4 Turbulence 1-2-4 6
4.7.5 Dual Target Simulation 1-2-4 7
4.7.6 E f f e c t i v e P o w e r a n d A u t o ma t i c
Frequency Control (AFC) Centering 1-2-4 8

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4.7.7 Minimum Detection Range (MDR) 1-2-4 9
4.7.8 Sensitivity Time Control (STC) 1-2-4 10
4.7.9 Magnetron Pulse Frequency and Phase Deviation1-2-4 11
4.7.10 IF Testing 1-2-4 15
4.7.11 UUT Power Percentage 1-2-4 16
SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONS 1-3
1. General 1-3-1 1
1.1 RF Signal Generator 1-3-1 1
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1.2 IF Signal Generator 1-3-1 2
1.3 Modulation 1-3-1 2
1.4 Range 1-3-1 3
1.5 Frequency Counter 1-3-1 3
1.6 Power Meter 1-3-1 4
1.7 Outputs 1-3-1 4
1.8 Inputs 1-3-1 5
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1.9 Power 1-3-1 5

SECTION 4 - SHIPPING 1-4
1. Shipping Test Sets 1-4-1 1
1.1 Information 1-4-1 1
1.2 Repacking Procedure 1-4-1 1
SECTION 5 - STORAGE 1-5
1. Storing Test Sets 1-5-1 1
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Title Chapter/Section/Subject Page

RD-301A Front and Rear Panels 1-2-2 1
Reply Pulse Width 1-2-3 5
Effective Power Evaluation Setup Diagram 1-2-3 6
Heterodyne Monitor L-Band Test Signal 1-2-3 7
R1,R2 AUTO Evaluation Setup Diagram 1-2-3 8
R1,R2 AUTO Threshold Measurement 1-2-3 9
RD-301A/UUT Interface 1-2-4 3
Discriminator Pulse 1-2-4 11
Heterodyne Monitor Output (Aligned Radar) 1-2-4 13
Heterodyne Monitor Output (Frequency Deviation) 1-2-4 13
Heterodyne Monitor Output (Mode Split) 1-2-4 13
Repacking Procedure 1-4-1 2

LIST OF TABLES

Title Chapter/Section/Subject Page

Recommended Fuse Ratings 1-2-1 2
FREQUENCY Hz/MHz Digital Display Control 1-2-2 3
Range Reply Rings Evaluation 1-2-3 4

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SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND CAPABILITIES

1.1 GENERAL
● Provides an additional 0 to 20 dB
The RD-301A Radar Test Set is a precision
amplitude boost above selected output
simulator designed for testing aircraft weather
level for checking radar contour threshold
radar and narrow pulse marine radar systems.
circuits, receiver color and intensity
The solid-state, fully integrated Test Set
response.
provides the means of completely testing
routine radar functions. The RD-301A also ● Provides IF sweep generator from 20 to
satisfies simulation requirements for new 70 MHz and marker generator for IF and
generation non-coherent radar systems. All AFC testing.
RF tests and measurements are accomplished
by connecting the RD-301A to the Unit Under The RD-301A provides various forms of the
Test (UUT) with the use of the supplied UUT transmitter signal for comprehensive
Serialized Coaxial Cable, Waveguide Coupler radar maintenance and testing. Signals are at
and Waveguide Termination (Dummy Load). the following connectors:
An optional 10 dB Attenuator is included (when
ordered) for radars with output power levels ● ANLYZER RF X-BAND XMTR Connector for
between 12 and 120 kW. viewing the radar signal on a spectrum
analyzer.
1.2 FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES ● XMTR DET Connector for viewing radar
transmitter pulse shape on oscilloscope.
The RD-301A incorporates the following
features and capabilities: ● XMTR DSCRM .1V/MHz Connector for
viewing radar pulse spectral characteristics
● Automatically acquires, tracks and provides
on an oscilloscope. Pulse frequency
a digital readout of the radar transmitter
changes are shown as amplitude shifts on
frequency.
the oscilloscope.
● Provides internal amplitude modulation or
● XMTR HET MON Connector for
accepts external amplitude modulation for
oscilloscope display of frequency and
simulating target scintillation for turbulence
duration of modes, identifying location and
detection radars.
magnitude of phase pulling within the
● Responds to radar transmitter pulse widths magnetron pulse.
o f 5 0 n s t o 3 0 μs o v e r a f r e q u e n c y f r o m
9295 to 9500 MHz.
● Measures radar transmitter peak pulse
power.

● Displays Effective (EFF) Peak Power,

quantitatively showing the effects of phase
modulation and frequency pulling in the
magnetron.
● Provides for accurate Automatic Frequency
Control (AFC) centering alignment on the
r a d a r r e c e i v e r ( r e p l a c i n g t h e r e q u i r e me n t
for an "echo box").
● Tests radar UUT sensitivity to determine
Minimum Discernable Signal (MDS).

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SECTION 2 - OPERATION

1. INSTALLATION 1.2.3 Operating Safety

1.1 CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND Due to presence of potentially lethal voltages

INDICATORS within the RD-301A, operating personnel must
not remove top or bottom covers at any time.
RD-301A controls, connectors and indicators
are specified with item numbers. The location 1.2.4 CAUTION and WARNING Labels
according to item number of each control,
connector and indicator is shown in 1-2-2, Extreme care should be exercised when
Figure 1. performing operations preceded by a CAUTION

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or WARNING Label. CAUTION labels appear
1.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS where possibility of damage to equipment
exists. WARNING labels denote conditions
Listed are several important safety precautions where bodily injury or death may result.
which must be observed during installation and

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operation. Aeroflex assumes no liability for
failure to comply with any safety precaution
outlined in this manual.

1.2.1 Complying with Instructions

Operating personnel should not attempt to
install or operate the RD-301A without reading
and complying with all instructions contained
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in this manual. All procedures must be
p e r f o r me d i n e x a c t s e q u e n c e a n d ma n n e r
described.

1.2.1 Grounding Equipment and Power

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WARNING: ALL EQUIPMENT CHASSIS

CABINETS MUST BE
CONNECTED TO AN
ELECTRICAL GROUND TO
MINIMIZE SHOCK HAZARD.
WARNING: DUE TO POTENTIAL SAFETY
HAZARDS, USE OF THREE-
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PRONG TO TWO-PRONG
ADAPTOR PLUG IS NOT
RECOMMENDED.
The ac power cable included with the Test Set
is equipped with a standard three-prong power
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cable which must be connected to a properly

grounded three-prong receptacle. It is the
customer's responsibility to:
● Have a qualified electrician check wall
receptacle(s) for proper grounding.

● Replace any standard two-prong wall

receptacle(s) with properly grounded three-
prong receptacle(s).

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1.3 POWER REQUIREMENTS 1.5 RACK-MOUNT INSTALLATION

The RD-301A Radar Test Set requires The RD-301A is installed in bench-top or rack-
continuous ac power to operate. The internal mount fashion. All Aeroflex test sets are
power supply operates over a voltage range of shipped from the factory with plastic feet
103 to 253 VAC. No internal wiring or installed for bench-top installation.
switching changes are required prior to Conversion from bench-top to rack-mount
applying ac power to the RD-301A. installation requires a Rack-Mount Kit
Instantaneous surge current on power-up is (7001-7636-800). One kit per unit is required
<50 A. Input current varies to maintain for installation. Kits are ordered from the
constant power over the input voltage range factory.
(≤150 W).
For proper circuit protection, the RD-301A
requires a FUSE (51) with correct fuse rating.
Recommended fuse ratings according to input
voltage are listed in 1-2-1, Table 1.

INPUT FUSE RATING AEROFLEX

VOLTAGE PART NO

103 to 132 2.0 A, 250 V 5106-0000-017

VAC Fast Blo
132 to 253 1.0 A, 250 V 5106-4501-000
VAC Fast Blo
Recommended Fuse Ratings
Table 1

1.4 POWER-UP PROCEDURE

CAUTION: AVOID RESTRICTION OF AIR
FLOW THROUGH VENT HOLES
IN SIDE PANELS AND ACROSS
POWER SUPPLY HEAT SINK ON
REAR PANEL WHEN
INSTALLING RD-301A.

STEP PROCEDURE
1. Set RD-301A into operating position.
2. Connect ac power cable from AC INPUT
Connector (50) to power source.
3. Press LINE Switch (30) ON and verify
Frequency Hz/MHz Digital Display (1)
illuminates.

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2. CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS

37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49
36 1
RANGE SEL
EFF

35
RANGE 1 DELAY RANGE 2 DELAY INTL PRF/AM

2
R1
RINGS POWER FREQUENCY Hz/MHz
4 5 R2 ON KW PEAK EFF PK
3 R2 ALT 2 3 4 5 6
2 4 6 8 3 5 7 1 1 7 8 READY F

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50
.5

150 1
2 R1, R2 9
AUTO .1 10
1 .2 0 .2 11

34 3
0 .4 .4 12

50
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20

0
CONTOUR
1 10 1 10
AM UP MOD F-MHz F OFFSET
.1 100 .1 100 - +
CAL EFF PEAKING
μS NM x1 x10
OFFSET

33 PULSE WIDTH μ S PULSE WIDTH μ S IF SWEEP WIDTH

MHz
PRF RF
CONTOUR/R2/INTL AM OUTPUT LEVEL
FINE dBm 4
1 .5 .5 2 SYSTEMS, INC.
RD - 301A 17 -2
-3
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1.5 1
dB

32 5

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-5
1.5
2

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DISPLAY MKR FREQ MNL FREQ BOOST
MKR
2.5

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FINE

0
2

ATTEN
2.5

4.5

0
3

-7
-1
4.5 4
3.5 3 O -9 -8
INTL AM
4 3.5 FF
COARSE
OUTPUT LEVEL

31 LINE TRACK INTL

MODULATION
CW EXT
(+)
EXT
(-)
OFF
TRACK TRACK
-10dB
MNL MNL
-10dB
LO HI IF HI
COURSE dBm

-30
-40
-50
RF 6
IF LO RF
-10 dB

-20

-60
30 7
RF IF XMTR

-10

-70
-50
120 W MAX IN DSCRM HET

-80
O N LY

0
I F LO -20
TEST VIDEO TEST RF SYNC DLYD SYNC EXT TRIG IF SCP SWP X IF OUT DET .1V/MHz MON -40
0
-30
+1
1045-1250MHz B I +20

29 8
A /
N O
D 50 Ω 50 Ω 50 Ω 50 Ω
50 Ω 50 Ω

28 9
27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10
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50 % EXT
50
VIDEO FM AM

MODEL NO. RD - 301A

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SERIAL 1407
M 115 V 60 Hz
OUTPUT INPUT
T ANLYZR RF V
AUX VCO
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X-BAND L-BAND
X-BAND

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57 56 55 54 53 52 9007002

RD-301A Front and Rear Panels

Figure 1

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1. FREQUENCY Hz/MHz Digital Display 30. LINE Switch

2. PRF/RF Switch 31. P U L S E W I D T H μS C o n t r o l ( R A N G E 2 )
3. CONTOUR/R2/INTL AM dB BOOST/ 32. P U L S E W I D T H μS C o n t r o l ( R A N G E 1 )
ATTEN Control 33. SWEEP WIDTH MHz Control
4. OUTPUT LEVEL FINE dBm Control 34. PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER Control
5. IF HI Indicator (RANGE 1)
6. RF Indicator 35. PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER Control
7. RF -10 dB Indicator (RANGE 2)
8. IF LO Indicator 36. μS / N M S w i t c h
9. OUTPUT LEVEL COARSE dBm Control 37. RANGE 1 DELAY Thumbwheels
10. MNL FREQ Controls 38. RANGE 2 DELAY Thumbwheels
11. XMTR HET MON Connector (J49028) 39. RANGE SEL Switch
12. XMTR DSCRM .1V/MHz Connector 40. CONTOUR/AM UP MOD Indicator
(J49027) 41. INTL PRF/AM Control
13. XMTR DET Connector (J49026) 42. X1/X10 INTL PRF/AM Switch
14. IF OUT Indicator 43. PANEL Meter
15. IF OUT Connector (J49025) 44. TRACK Indicator
16. RF/IF MODE Pushbutton Switches 45. PANEL METER ZERO Control
17. X-BAND SIGNAL Indicator 46. EFF READY Indicator
18. X-BAND I/O Connector (J49016) 47. METER SELECT Switch
19. MKR FREQ Control 48. ΔF OFFSET/EFF PEAKING Control
20. IF SCP SWP Connector (J49012) 49. OFFSET Indicator
21. DISPLAY MKR Switch 50. AC INPUT Connector (49008)
22. EXT TRIG Connector (J49024) 51. FUSE
23. INTL AM Switch 52. VCO L-BAND OUTPUT Connector
24. DLYD SYNC Connector (J49023) (J49004)
25. INTL AM Indicator 53. AM EXT INPUT Connector (J49005)
26. SYNC Connector (J49022) 54. AUX X-BAND OUTPUT Connector
27. TEST RF 1045-1250 MHz Connector (J49002)
(J49021) 55. FM EXT INPUT Connector (J49006)
28. TEST VIDEO Connector (J49020) 56. ANALYZER RF X-BAND XMTR
29. MODULATION MODE Pushbutton Connector (J49003)
Switches 57. ANALYZER RF X-BAND XMTR
Connector (J49003)

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2.1 RD-301A FRONT PANEL

FREQUENCY MODE DISPLAY

TYPE
PRF R F T R A C K / R F T R A C K -1 0 d B UUT Transmitter PRF
PRF INTL RD-301A Internal Oscillator PRF
(Internal AM frequency if On)
PRF EXT (+), EXT (-) External Trigger Signal PRF
RF IF LO/IF HI IF Signal Generator Frequency
RF IF LO/IF HI DISPLAY MKR IF Marker Frequency
Switch (21) pressed
RF RF TRACK/RF TRACK -10 dB RF Signal Generator/UUT
Transmitter Frequency
RF RF MNL/RF MNL -10 dB RF Signal Generator Frequency
FREQUENCY Hz/MHz Digital Display Control
Table 2

1. FREQUENCY HZ/MHZ DIGITAL DISPLAY

Attenuation is activated when RANGE SEL
Displays PRF (Hz), IF (MHz) or RF (MHz) as Switch is in any R2 position (R2 ON; R2 ALT or
selected with PRF/RF Switch and RF/IF MODE R1, R2 AUTO) or RINGS 1 through 5 with
Pushbutton Switches. Marker frequency (MHz) internal AM activated. Range 2 reply or
is displayed when DISPLAY MKR Switch is internal AM is attenuated from 0 to -59 dB
pressed. Refer to 1-2-2, Table 2. referenced to Range 1 reply level set with
OUTPUT LEVEL COARSE dBm Control and
2. PRF/RF SWITCH OUTPUT LEVEL FINE dBm Control.
Toggle switch selects type of frequency shown
on FREQUENCY Hz/MHz Digital Display. 4. OUTPUT LEVEL FINE DBM CONTROL
Refer to 1-2-2, Table 2. Decreases RF or IF output level in 1 dB steps
referenced to level set with OUTPUT LEVEL
3. CONTOUR/R2/INTL AM DB COARSE dBm Control. Range is from 0 to
BOOST/ATTEN CONTROL -10 dB.
Boosts or attenuates output level set with
OUTPUT LEVEL COARSE dBm Control and 5. IF HI INDICATOR
OUTPUT LEVEL FINE dBm Control. Inner knob Green LED illuminates when IF HI is selected
controls level in 1 dB steps (0-9). Outer knob with RF/IF MODE Pushbutton Switches. Green
controls level in 10 dB steps (0-50). Selection indicates color of scale used on OUTPUT
appears in small viewing window at top center LEVEL COARSE dBm Control.
of control.
Boost is activated when RANGE SEL Switch is
in CONTOUR/AM MOD UP position and applies
to output levels from -127 to -75 dBm.
CONTOUR/R2/INTL AM dB BOOST/ATTEN
Control boosts contour or internal AM level
from 0 to 20 dB above selected output level.
NOTE: Selecting >20 dB boost produces
minimal or no additional level
increase>20 dB.

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6. RF INDICATOR 12. XMTR DSCRM .1V/MHZ CONNECTOR
(J49027)
Red LED illuminates when RF TRACK or RF
MNL is selected with RF/IF MODE Pushbutton Provides output for displaying radar transmitter
Switches. Red indicates color of scale used frequency versus time characteristics on
on OUTPUT LEVEL COARSE dBm Control. external oscilloscope. BNC connector requires
50 Ω load for an output calibrated at
7. RF -10 DB INDICATOR 0 . 1 V / M H z . S y s t e m r e f e r e n c e p u l s e , 5 μs
w i d e , o c c u r s a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 5 μs a f t e r
Red LED illuminates when RF TRACK -10 dB transmitter pulse. Reference voltage
or RF MNL -10 dB is selected with RF/IF MODE corresponds to frequency shown on
Pushbutton Switches. Red indicates color of FREQUENCY Hz/MHz Digital Display.
scale used on OUTPUT LEVEL COARSE dBm

m
Control.
13. XMTR DET CONNECTOR (J49026)
8. IF LO INDICATOR Provides output for displaying radar transmitter
pulse shape characteristics on external
Red LED illuminates when IF LO is selected
oscilloscope. BNC connector requires 50 Ω
with RF/IF MODE Pushbutton Switches. Red

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load to preserve pulse fidelity.
indicates color of scale used on OUTPUT
LEVEL COARSE dBm Control.
14. IF OUT INDICATOR
9. OUTPUT LEVEL COARSE DBM CONTROL Red LED illuminates when IF LO or IF HI is
selected with RF/IF MODE Pushbutton
Varies RF or IF output level in 10 dB
Switches and indicates IF output is available
increments. Red and green scales on control
at IF OUT Connector.
knob are used according to mode selected with
es
RF/IF MODE Pushbutton Switches. Each mode
is indicated with an index mark and red or 15. IF OUT CONNECTOR (J49025)
green LED. RF output level is calibrated to Provides IF signal generator output. Signal
-127 dBm using the red scale. level is set with OUTPUT LEVEL FINE dBm
Control and OUTPUT LEVEL COARSE dBm
10. MNL FREQ CONTROLS Control. BNC connector requires 50 Ω load for
operation.
uid

Sets signal generator frequency for RF MNL,

RF MNL -10 dB, IF LO or IF HI mode selected
with RF/IF MODE Pushbutton Switches. 16. RF/IF MODE PUSHBUTTON SWITCHES
Coarse adjust (outer knob) and fine adjust Selects one of the following RF or IF operating
(inner knob) set frequency shown on modes:
FREQUENCY Hz/MHz Digital Display.
● RF TRACK
11. XMTR HET MON CONNECTOR (J49028)
● RF signal generator acquires and tracks
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Provides output for displaying radar transmitter frequency of UUT transmitter signal
pulse frequency characteristics on external received through X-BAND I/O Connector.
oscilloscope. BNC connector requires 50 Ω RF Indicator and X-BAND SIGNAL Indicator
load for operation. illuminate when RF TRACK mode is
selected.
all

● RF TRACK -10 dB

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● Used with external 10 dB coaxial ● IF HI

attenuator inserted at Waveguide Coupler
to provide for UUT transmitters with Activates IF signal generator in high power
>12 kW (up to 120 kW) peak power out-put. range from -92 to +20 dBm as selected with
RF signal generator acquires and tracks OUTPUT LEVEL FINE dBm Control and
frequency of UUT transmitter signal OUTPUT LEVEL COARSE dBm Control.
received through X-BAND I/O Connector. MNL FREQ Controls vary IF frequency from
RF -10 dB Indicator and X-BAND SIGNAL 20 to 70 MHz. IF HI Indicator and IF OUT
Indicator illuminate when RF TRACK -10 dB Indicator illuminate when IF HI mode is
mode is selected. selected.

NOTE: Transmitting replies from the RD- 17. X-BAND SIGNAL INDICATOR
301A while the UUT transmitter is
operating during TRACK Red LED illuminates when RF TRACK, RF
operations may cause tracking TRACK -10 dB, RF MNL or RF MNL -10 dB is
inaccuracies at high generator selected with RF/IF MODE Pushbutton
levels (>-75 dBm). To avoid Switches and indicates RF output is available
possible tracking error, the range at the X-BAND I/O Connector.
delay is set greater than the UUT
transmitter pulse width. 18. X-BAND I/O CONNECTOR (J49016)

● RF MNL N connector couples RD-301A to UUT through

antenna waveguide. Output is calibrated at
RF signal generator frequency is set from R/T unit using Serialized Coaxial Cable and
9.295 to 9.500 GHz with MNL FREQ Waveguide Coupler furnished with Test Set.
Controls. Output is calibrated at R/T unit Output level is set using the OUTPUT LEVEL
with Serialized Coaxial Cable and COARSE dBm Control, OUTPUT LEVEL FINE
Waveguide Coupler. RF Indicator and dBm Control and (if applicable)
X-BAND SIGNAL Indicator illuminate when CONTOUR/R2/INTL AM dB BOOST/ATTEN
RF MNL mode is selected. Control.
● RF MNL -10 dB CAUTION: MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL
CANNOT EXCEED 120 W.
Used with external 10 dB Attenuator
inserted at Waveguide Coupler to provide
for UUT transmitters with >12 kW (up to 19. MKR FREQ CONTROL
120 kW) peak power output. RF signal Adjusts IF marker frequency when DISPLAY
generator frequency is set from 9.295 to MKR Switch is pressed.
9.500 GHz with MNL FREQ Controls.
X-BAND SIGNAL Indicator and RF -10 dB
Indicator illuminate when RF MNL -10 dB 20. IF SCP SWP CONNECTOR (J49012)
mode is selected. BNC connector provides an approximate
5 VP-P, 100 Hz ramp output for horizontal drive
● IF LO
to external oscilloscope during IF sweep tests.
Activates IF signal generator in low power
range from -132 to -20 dBm as selected 21. DISPLAY MKR SWITCH
with OUTPUT LEVEL FINE dBm Control and
OUTPUT LEVEL COARSE dBm Control. Momentary contact switch adds marker signal
MNL FREQ Controls vary IF frequency from (approximately -20 dBc) to IF output, when
20 to 70 MHz. IF LO Indicator and IF OUT pressed. Marker frequency is set with MKR
Indicator illuminate when IF LO mode is FREQ Control and shown on FREQUENCY
selected. Hz/MHz Digital Display.

22. EXT TRIG CONNECTOR (J49024)

BNC connector used to apply external trigger
when EXT (+) or EXT (-) is selected with
MODULATION MODE Pushbutton Switches.
Trigger input requires 2 to 25 V peak pulse or
sine wave to initiate range delay.

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23. INTL AM SWITCH ● INTL
INTL AM (On)/OFF toggle switch adds 50% AM Starts range delay with every leading edge
(square wave) to reply pulse out-put. of pulses generated by internal PRF
Frequency is set with INTL PRF/AM Control oscillator. Triggering rate is set with INTL
and X1/X10 INTL PRF/AM Switch. Amplitude PRF/AM Control.
is set with CONTOUR/R2/INTL AM
BOOST/ATTEN Control and is relative to ● CW
output level set with OUTPUT LEVEL FINE Selects continuous wave RF output at
dBm Control and OUTPUT LEVEL COARSE X-BAND I/O Connector or continuous wave
dBm Control. IF output at IF OUT Connector according to
RF/IF MODE Pushbutton Switches.
24. DLYD SYNC CONNECTOR (J49023)
● EXT (+)
BNC connector provides delayed synchronous
pulse output to external oscilloscope. Leading Starts range delay when triggered with
edge of positive pulse is coincident with rising edge of a 2 to 25 V peak pulse or
leading edge of reply pulse. positive half of sine wave input applied to
EXT TRIG Connector.
25. INTL AM INDICATOR
● EXT (-)
Red LED illuminates when internal AM is
Starts range delay when triggered with
activated with INTL AM Switch.
falling edge of a 2 to 25 V peak pulse or
negative half of sine wave input applied to
26. SYNC CONNECTOR (J49022) EXT TRIG Connector.
BNC connector provides synchronous pulse
output to external oscilloscope. Leading edge 30. LINE SWITCH
of positive pulse is coincident with start of
Applies power to RD-301A.
each range delay.
31. PULSE WIDTH μS CONTROL (RANGE 2)
27. TEST RF 1045-1250 MHZ CONNECTOR
(J49021) Adjusts Range 2 reply pulse width from 0.05 to
5 0 0 μs , d e p e n d i n g o n P U L S E W I D T H
BNC connector, providing 50 Ω load, receives
MULTIPLIER Control (RANGE 2) setting.
L-Band test signals for calibration and
P U L S E W I D T H μS C o n t r o l ( R A N G E 2 ) s e t t i n g
verification of tracking circuits.
i s v a r i a b l e f r o m 0 . 5 t o 5 μs a n d i s m u l t i p l i e d b y
the PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER Control
28. TEST VIDEO CONNECTOR (J49020) (RANGE 2) setting to obtain the Range 2 reply
BNC connector, providing 50 Ω load, receives pulse width.
external pulse signals and is used with TEST
RF 1045-1250 MHz Connector for calibration 32. PULSE WIDTH μS CONTROL (RANGE 1)
and verification.
A d j u s t s p u l s e w i d t h f r o m 0 . 0 5 μs t o 2 . 5 m s ,
depending on PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER
29. MODULATION MODE PUSHBUTTON
C o n t r o l ( R A N G E 1 ) s e t t i n g . P U L S E W I D T H μS
SWITCHES
Control (RANGE 1) setting is variable from 0.5
Selects range delay trigger source or enables t o 5 μs a n d i s m u l t i p l i e d b y t h e P U L S E W I D T H
continuous wave output. Selectable modes are MULTIPLIER Control (RANGE 1) setting to
as follows: obtain the pulse width. Range 1 reply width is
set in RF operating modes or IF pulse width is
● TRACK set in IF operating modes according to RF/IF
Starts range delay coincident with leading MODE Pushbutton Switches.
edge of UUT transmitter pulse at 50%
amplitude point.

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33. SWEEP WIDTH MHZ CONTROL 39. RANGE SEL SWITCH
Sets sweep width (in MHz) of IF signal Provides simulated reply variations. Nine
generator output. Sweep width is set from position rotary switch selects boost, selects
0 to 4 MHz. Sweep rate is 100 Hz. Control number of Range 1 reply rings (1-5) or
has detent OFF position. activates Range 2 reply.
● CONTOUR/AM UP MOD
34. PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER CONTROL
(RANGE 1) Provides selectable 0 to 20 dB boost above
level set with OUTPUT LEVEL FINE dBm
Selects multiplier (.1, 1, 10, 100 or 500) used
Control and OUTPUT LEVEL COARSE dBm
w i t h P U L S E W I D T H μS C o n t r o l ( R A N G E 1 )
Control. Boost is set using
setting. The PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER
CONTOUR/R2/INTL AM dB BOOST/ATTEN
Control (RANGE 1) setting multiplied by the
Control and only applies when initial output
P U L S E W I D T H μS C o n t r o l ( R A N G E 1 ) s e t t i n g levels are from -75 to -127 dBm. Range 1
obtains Range 1 reply or IF pulse width. reply is boosted when INTL AM Switch is
OFF. Internal AM is boosted when INTL
35. PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER CONTROL AM Switch is set to INTL AM.
(RANGE 2)
● RINGS 1 through 5
Selects multiplier (.1, 1, 10 or 100) used with
P U L S E W I D T H μS C o n t r o l ( R A N G E 2 ) s e t t i n g . Selects number of equally spaced
The PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER Control simulated Range 1 replies transmitted by
(RANGE 2) setting multiplied by the PULSE the RD-301A. RANGE 1 DELAY
W I D T H μS C o n t r o l ( R A N G E 2 ) s e t t i n g o b t a i n s Thumbwheels set Ring 1 delay and
Range 2 reply pulse width. distance between all succeeding rings
(equidistant). Minimum range for Rings
36. μS /NM SWITCH 2 t h r o u g h 5 i s 0 . 3 μs o r 0 . 3 n m i .

Selects unit of measurement (microseconds ● R2 ON

[ μS ] o r n a u t i c a l m i l e s [ N M ] ) f o r b o t h R a n g e 1 Activates Range 2 reply in addition to
and Range 2 simulated reply delays. Range 1 reply. Range 1 output level is set
with OUTPUT LEVEL FINE dBm Control and
37. RANGE 1 DELAY THUMBWHEELS OUTPUT LEVEL COARSE dBm Control.
Range 2 output level is attenuated from
Sets delay for Range 1 simulated reply. Delay
Range 1 output level with
is set from 0.1 to 999.9 in microseconds or
CONTOUR/R2/INTL AM dB BOOST/ATTEN
n a u t i c a l m i l e s d e p e n d i n g o n p o s i t i o n o f μS / N M Control. Range 2 delay is set with RANGE
Switch. A residual time delay (nominally 2 DELAY Thumbwheels.
0 . 1 μs ) i s a d d e d t o t h e d e l a y s e t b y R A N G E 1
D E L A Y T h u mb w h e e l s . T h e s o u r c e s e l e c t e d b y ● R2 ALT
the MODULATION MODE Pushbutton Switches
triggers the delay. Activates Range 1 reply with every trigger
as selected with MODULATION MODE
Pushbutton Switches and Range 2 reply
38. RANGE 2 DELAY THUMBWHEELS
every other trigger. Range 2 output level
Sets delay for Range 2 simulated reply. Delay is attenuated from Range 1 output level
is set from 0.2 to 999.9 in microseconds or with CONTOUR/R2/INTL AM dB
n a u t i c a l m i l e s d e p e n d i n g o n p o s i t i o n o f μS / N M BOOST/ATTEN Control.
Switch. A residual time delay (nominally
0 . 4 μs ) i s a d d e d t o t h e d e l a y s e t b y R A N G E 2
D E L A Y T h u mb w h e e l s . T h e s o u r c e s e l e c t e d b y
the MODULATION MODE Pushbutton Switches
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● R1/R2 AUTO 43. PANEL METER

Automatically selects Range 1 or Range 2 Indicates effective peak power of UUT

reply depending on width of UUT transmitter, peak power of UUT transmitter or
transmitter pulse. Only Range 1 reply frequency offset between UUT transmitter and
responds when UUT transmitter pulse width RD-301A Test Set signal generator. PANEL
i s < 0 . 4 μs . O n l y R a n g e 2 r e p l y r e s p o n d s Meter operates when RF TRACK or RF TRACK
when UUT transmitter pulse width is -10 dB is selected with RF/IF MODE
> 0 . 4 μs . Pushbutton Switches. Function is selected by
METER SELECT Switch.
NOTE: If Range 1 delay set by RANGE 1
D E L A Y T h u m b w h e e l s i s < 0 . 4 μs , ● KW PEAK Scale
Range 1 reply always responds. If Indicates effective peak or peak RF power
Range 2 delay set by RANGE 2 of UUT transmitter at X-BAND I/O
D E L A Y T h u m b w h e e l s i s < 0 . 4 μs , Connector using a 0.1 to 12 kW range. KW
Range 2 reply never responds. PEAK Scale is used when METER SELECT
NOTE: The factory calibrated threshold Switch is set to EFF POWER or PK POWER
s e t t i n g i s 0 . 4 μs . T h e t h r e s h o l d positions. For units above 12 kW (up to
setting is adjustable from 0.2 to 120 kW), an external 10 dB Attenuator is
connected to the Waveguide Coupler
1 . 0 μs . R e f e r t o t h e R D - 3 0 1 A
output (UUT power is scale reading
Maintenance Manual for
multiplied by ten). Power is calibrated and
adjustment procedures.
accuracy specified from 1.0 to 12 kW.
40. CONTOUR/AM UP MOD INDICATOR NOTE: Correct calibration depends on
the use of the Waveguide Coupler
Red LED illuminates when CONTOUR/AM UP and Serialized Coaxial Cable
position is selected with RANGE SEL Switch. furnished with RD-301A Test Set.
If a replacement coupler or cable
41. INTL PRF/AM CONTROL is used, the Test Set must be
recalibrated.
Used with X1/X10 INTL PRF/AM Switch to
regulate the RD-301A internal oscillator ● ΔF-MHz Scale
frequency (Internal PRF and/or AM frequency).
INTL PRF/AM Control sets internal AM Displays amount of offset between UUT
frequency when INTL AM Switch is set to INTL transmitter frequency and Test Set signal
AM. INTL PRF/AM Control sets internal PRF generator frequency. Offset is adjusted
when INTL is selected with MODULATION with ΔF OFFSET/EFF PEAKING Control.
MODE Pushbutton Switches. INTL PRF/AM The ΔF-MHz Scale is used when METER
Control sets both internal PRF and AM SELECT Switch is set to ΔF position.
frequency when INTL AM Switch is set to INTL
AM and INTL is selected with MODULATION 44. TRACK INDICATOR
MODE Pushbutton Switches. Frequency is
adjustable from 50 to 500 Hz or 500 to Red LED illuminates when Test Set RF signal
5000 Hz, depending on X1/X10 INTL PRF/AM generator system has acquired and is tracking
Switch position. UUT transmitter frequency.

42. X1/X10 INTL PRF/AM SWITCH 45. PANEL METER ZERO CONTROL

Selects multiplier (X1 or X10) used with INTL Inset screw used to align PANEL Meter needle
PRF/AM Control setting. The INTL PRF/AM to zero when LINE Switch is OFF.
Control setting multiplied by 1 or 10 as
selected with the X1/X10 INTL PRF/AM Switch 46. EFF READY INDICATOR
provides the RD-301A internal oscillator
frequency. Green LED illuminates when Test Set is ready
to measure UUT effective peak power.

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2.2 RD-301A REAR PANEL

47. METER SELECT SWITCH 50. AC INPUT CONNECTOR (49008)

Toggle switch selects PANEL Meter operating Provides for 115 to 230 VAC single phase
mode as follows: power input to the RD-301A. Power Supply
Assembly automatically adjusts according to
● EFF (Effective) (Peak) POWER source voltage available.
PANEL Meter displays in kW, the UUT
effective peak power resulting from effects
51. FUSE
of phase distortion and frequency
inconsistencies of the UUT transmitter 2.0 A, 250 V Fast Blo for 115 VAC operation or
pulse. 1.0 A, 250 V Fast Blo for 230 VAC operation.

m
● PK (Peak) POWER
52. VCO L-BAND OUTPUT CONNECTOR
PANEL Meter displays UUT peak power in
kilowatts. (J49004)
SMA connector provides VCO sample for
● ΔF (Frequency Offset)

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testing tracking accuracy at L-Band.
PANEL Meter displays frequency offset
from UUT frequency ≤±75 kHz as adjusted
53. AM EXT INPUT CONNECTOR (J49005)
by ΔF OFFSET/EFF PEAKING Control.
BNC connector provides input for external
48. ΔF OFFSET/EFF PEAKING CONTROL amplitude modulation. Sine, square or triangle
wave signal input modulates the RD-301A reply
Offsets RD-301A internal RF signal generator pulse. External modulation source is 0 to
frequency from UUT transmitter frequency from 5 Vp-p providing up to 50% AM, depending on
es
0 to ±0.75 MHz and is used when RF TRACK or source frequency. (3 dB bandwidth at 3 Vp-p
RF TRACK -10 dB is selected with RF/IF MODE and 30% AM is from 30 Hz to 5 kHz.)
Pushbutton Switches. CAL (detent) position
provides zero offset (RF signal generator
54. AUX X-BAND OUTPUT CONNECTOR
frequency = UUT transmitter frequency).
(J49002)
Offset is displayed usingΔF Scale on PANEL
METER when METER SELECT Switch is in ΔF SMA connector provides auxiliary RF output
uid

position. from X-Band front end for signal generator

applications and calibrating tracking accuracy
49. OFFSET INDICATOR of Test Set at X-Band. Output level is set with
OUTPUT LEVEL FINE dBm Control and
Red LED illuminates when ΔF OFFSET/EFF OUTPUT LEVEL COARSE dBm Control.
PEAKING Control is not in CAL (detent)
position and RF TRACK or RF TRACK -10 dB 55. FM EXT INPUT CONNECTOR (J49006)
is selected with RF/IF MODE Pushbutton
-g

Switches. LED indicates RD-301A is tracking BNC connector provides input for external
magnetron frequency with offset determined by frequency modulation.
ΔF OFFSET/EFF PEAKING Control.
56. ANALYZER RF X-BAND XMTR
CONNECTOR (J49003)
all

N connector provides radar signal attenuated

by 56 to 68 dB for a spectrum analyzer to
check X-Band front end.

57. 50% VIDEO XMTR CONNECTOR (J49007)

BNC connector provides detected pulses from
the radar transmitter at TTL level and sliced at
the 50% amplitude points.

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3. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCEDURE PAGE
RF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2
IF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
PRF ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Meter and Tracking Functions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
R1, R2 AUTO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
Marker ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9

3.1 GENERAL 3.5 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURES
Performance Evaluation consists of a series of
quick functional checks of the RD-301A front The Performance Evaluation Procedures aid
panel controls, connectors and indicators. the technician in determining if the RD-301A is
functioning properly or a failure condition
3.2 PRE-OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS exists. A failure condition is reflected as a
calibration error (measurement or reading not
For maximum benefit, it is strongly within prescribed tolerance) or a malfunction
recommended that personnel: ( s i g n a l i s a b s e n t o r e x t r e me l y o u t o f
tolerance).
● Read and understand all steps of each
procedure, prior to completion. I f a f a i l u r e c o n d i t i o n i s c o n f i r me d , r e f e r t o
2-2-2 in the RD-301A Maintenance Manual or
● Be familiar with the RD-301A as to power, return the RD-301A to an authorized repair
frequency and waveform to be expected at facility.
each test point.
3.6 TEST RECORD
3.3 CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND
INDICATORS A Performance Evaluation Data Sheet is
provided for recording the results obtained
RD-301A controls, connectors and indicators while performing the Performance Evaluation
are specified with item numbers. The location Procedures.
according to item number of each control,
connector and indicator is shown in 1-2-2, NOTE: It is recommended that personnel
Figure 1. reproduce copies of the Performance
Evaluation Data Sheet, rather than
3.4 TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS use the copy in this manual.

Appendix B contains a comprehensive list of

test equipment suitable for performing the
Performance Evaluation Procedures. Other
test equipment meeting the specifications
listed in Appendix B may be substituted for the
recommended models.
NOTE: Some test equipment listed in
Appendix B may exceed the minimum
required specifications for certain
Performance Evaluation Procedures.

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3.7 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

PROCEDURES

3.7.1 RF 3.7.2 IF
TEST EQUIPMENT: None TEST EQUIPMENT: Frequency Counter
STEP PROCEDURE STEP PROCEDURE

1. Apply power to RD-301A and allow for 30 1. Apply power to RD-301A and allow for 30
minute stabilization period. minute stabilization period.
2. Set RD-301A controls as follows: 2. Set RD-301A controls as follows
CONTROL SETTING CONTROL SETTING

PRF/RF Switch RF OUTPUT LEVEL

MNL FREQ Controls fully ccw FINE dBm Control 0
RF/IF MODE MNL FREQ Controls fully cw
Pushbutton Switches RF MNL RF/IF MODE
MODULATION MODE Pushbutton Switches IF LO
Pushbutton Switches INTL MODULATION MODE
Pushbutton Switches CW
3. Verify RF Indicator and X-BAND SIGNAL
Indicator illuminate. 3. Connect Frequency Counter to IF OUT
Connector.
4. Verify ≤9295 MHz on FREQUENCY
Hz/MHz Digital Display. 4. Set OUTPUT LEVEL COARSE dBm
Control to -20 (red scale, IF LO index
5 . T u r n M N L F R E Q C o n t r o l s f u l l y c w. mark).
6. Verify ≥9500 MHz on FREQUENCY 5. Verify IF LO Indicator and IF OUT
Hz/MHz Digital Display. Indicator illuminate.
6. Verify ≥70 MHz on FREQUENCY Hz/MHz
Digital Display.
7. Verify FREQUENCY Hz/MHz Digital
Display reading equals Frequency
Counter reading (±7 kHz).
8. Turn MNL FREQ Controls fully ccw.
9. Verify ≤20 MHz on FREQUENCY Hz/MHz
Digital Display.
10. Verify FREQUENCY Hz/MHz Digital
Display reading equals Frequency
Counter reading (±2 kHz).
11. Set RF/IF MODE Pushbutton Switches to
IF HI.
12. Verify IF HI Indicator illuminates and IF
LO Indicator does not.
13. Disconnect Frequency Counter from IF
OUT Connector.

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3.7.3 PRF
TEST EQUIPMENT: Frequency Counter
STEP PROCEDURE

1. Apply power to RD-301A and allow for 30

minute stabilization period.
2. Set RD-301A controls as follows:
CONTROL SETTING

PRF/RF Switch PRF

INTL AM Switch OFF
MODULATION MODE
Pushbutton Switches INTL
INTL PRF/AM Control 50
X1/X10 INTL PRF/AM Switch X1
3. Connect Frequency Counter to SYNC
Connector.
4 . V e r i f y ≈5 0 H z o n F R E Q U E N C Y H z / M H z
Digital Display.
5. Verify FREQUENCY Hz/MHz Digital
Display reading equals Frequency
Counter reading (±1 Hz).
6. Turn INTL PRF/AM Control fully cw.
7. Verify FREQUENCY Hz/MHz Digital
Display increases to ≥500 Hz.
8. Verify FREQUENCY Hz/MHz Digital
Display reading equals Frequency
Counter reading (±1 Hz).
9. Set X1/X10 INTL PRF/AM Switch to X10.
10. Verify ≥5000 Hz on FREQUENCY Hz/MHz
Digital Display.
11. Verify FREQUENCY Hz/MHz Digital
Display reading equals Frequency
Counter reading (±2 Hz).
12. Turn INTL PRF/AM Control fully ccw.
13. Verify FREQUENCY Hz/MHz Digital
Display decreases to ≤500 Hz.
14. Verify FREQUENCY Hz/MHz Digital
Display reading equals Frequency
Counter reading (±1 Hz).
15. Disconnect Frequency Counter from
SYNC Connector.
16. Select each mode other than INTL on
MODULATION MODE Pushbutton
Switches and verify FREQUENCY
Hz/MHz Digital Display reads 0 Hz.

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STEP PROCEDURE
3.7.4 Range
5. Set RANGE 1 DELAY Thumbwheels to
TEST EQUIPMENT: Oscilloscope 200.0. Verify Range 1 reply pulse
STEP PROCEDURE (Delayed Sync pulse) moves right
≈2 0 0 μs ( o n e m a j o r d i v i s i o n ) .
1. Apply power to RD-301A and allow for 30
minute stabilization period. 6. Set RANGE SEL Switch according to
1-2-3, Table 3 and verify results (leading
2. Set RD-301A as follows: edge to leading edge at 50% amplitude
points).
CONTROL SETTING
7. Set RANGE 1 DELAY Thumbwheels to

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PRF/RF Switch PRF various values and verify Range 1 reply
MODULATION MODE rings change accordingly.
Pushbutton Switches INTL
P U L S E W I D T H μS 8. Set RANGE SEL Switch to R2 ON.
Control (RANGE 1) 20 9. Set RD-301A as follows:

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PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER
Control (RANGE 1) 1 CONTROL SETTING
μS / N M S w i t c h μS
RANGE 1 DELAY P U L S E W I D T H μS
Thumbwheels 000.0 Control (RANGE 2) 20
RANGE SEL Switch RINGS 1 PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER
INTL PRF/AM Control 500 Control (RANGE 2) 1
X1/X10 INTL PRF/AM Switch X1 RANGE 2 DELAY Thumbwheels 400.0
es
3. Connect Oscilloscope Channel 1 to DLYD 10. Verify Range 2 reply pulse leading edge
SYNC Connector and Channel 2 to SYNC o c c u r s ≈4 0 0 μs a f t e r s y n c p u l s e l e a d i n g
Connector. edge (two major divisions).

4. Set Oscilloscope to display both 11. Set RANGE 2 DELAY Thumbwheels to

channels (dc coupled) as follows: various values and verify Range 2 reply
pulse changes accordingly.
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CONTROL SETTING

Trigger Channel 2
Channel 1 Amplitude 0.5 V/Div
Channel 2 Amplitude 2 V/Div
Sweep Speed 0.2 ms/Div
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SETTING RESULT
RINGS 2 Two reply pulses are present. Ring 2 reply pulse occurs
2 0 0 μs ( ± 2 0 n s ) a f t e r R i n g 1 r e p l y p u l s e .

RINGS 3 Three reply pulses are present. Ring 3 reply pulse occurs
all

2 0 0 μs ( ± 2 0 n s ) a f t e r R i n g 2 r e p l y p u l s e .

RINGS 4 Four reply pulses are present. Ring 4 reply pulse occurs
2 0 0 μs ( ± 2 0 n s ) a f t e r R i n g 3 r e p l y p u l s e .

RINGS 5 Five reply pulses are present. Ring 5 reply pulse occurs
2 0 0 μs ( ± 2 0 n s ) a f t e r R i n g 4 r e p l y p u l s e .

Range Reply Rings Evaluation

Table 3

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STEP PROCEDURE STEP PROCEDURE

12. Set RD-301A as follows: 26. Verify reply pulse width is 1.5 ms.
CONTROL SETTING 27. Set RD-301A as follows:

P U L S E W I D T H μS CONTROL SETTING
Control (RANGE 1) 3
PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER P U L S E W I D T H μS
Control (RANGE 1) .1 Control (RANGE 2) 3
RANGE SEL Switch RINGS 1 PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER
Control (RANGE 2) .1
13. Set Oscilloscope sweep speed for RANGE SEL Switch R2 ON
0 . 1 μs / D i v a n d t r i g g e r o n C h a n n e l 1 .
28. Set Oscilloscope sweep speed for
NOTE: Refer to 1-2-3, Figure 2 for 0 . 1 μs / D i v .
measuring pulse widths in following
steps. 29. Verify Range 2 reply pulse width is
0 . 3 μs .
1 4 . V e r i f y r e p l y p u l s e w i d t h i s 0 . 3 μs .
30. Set PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER Control
15. Set PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER Control (RANGE 2) to 1.
(RANGE 1) to 1.
31. Set Oscilloscope sweep speed to
16. Set Oscilloscope sweep speed to 1 μs / D i v .
1 μs / D i v .
3 2 . V e r i f y R a n g e 2 r e p l y p u l s e w i d t h i s 3 μs .
1 7 . V e r i f y r e p l y p u l s e w i d t h i s 3 μs .
33. Set PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER Control
18. Set PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER Control (RANGE 2) to 10.
(RANGE 1) to 10.
34. Set Oscilloscope sweep speed to
19. Set Oscilloscope sweep speed to 1 0 μs / D i v .
1 0 μs / D i v .
35. Verify Range 2 reply pulse width is
2 0 . V e r i f y r e p l y p u l s e w i d t h i s 3 0 μs . 3 0 μs .
21. Set PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER Control 36. Set PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER Control
(RANGE 1) to 100. (RANGE 2) (35) to 100.
22. Set Oscilloscope sweep speed to 37. Set Oscilloscope sweep speed to
1 0 0 μs / D i v . 1 0 0 μs / D i v .
2 3 . V e r i f y r e p l y p u l s e w i d t h i s 3 0 0 μs . 38. Verify Range 2 reply pulse width is
3 0 0 μs .
24. Set PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER Control
(RANGE 1) (34) to 500. 39. Disconnect Oscilloscope from RD-301A.
25. Set Oscilloscope sweep speed to
5 0 0 μs / D i v .
MEASURED
RISE FALL
PULSE WIDTH

50%
LEVEL

9016002

Reply Pulse Width

Figure 2

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3.7.5 Meter and Tracking Functions

STEP PROCEDURE
TEST EQUIPMENT: L-Band Signal Generator
Oscilloscope 6. Disconnect Pulse Generator from
Pulse Generator Oscilloscope and connect test equipment
as shown in 1-2-3, Figure 3.
STEP PROCEDURE
7. Set L-Band Signal Generator for
METER FUNCTION 1150 MHz at +5 dBm.
1. With power not applied, verify PANEL 8. Set Oscilloscope to view Channels 1 and
Meter indicates zero on KW PEAK scale. 2 with fast sweep speed to verify Coaxial
If not, adjust PANEL METER ZERO Delay.
Control.
9. Provide enough Coaxial Delay for XMTR
2. Apply power to RD-301A and allow for 30 DET Connector output (Channel 1) lead
minute stabilization period. XMTR HET MON Connector output
3. Set RD-301A as follows: ( C h a n n e l 2 ) b y ≈1 2 n s .

CONTROL SETTING 10. Set METER SELECT Switch to PK

POWER.
PRF/RF Switch RF
11. Verify power level is between 1 and 2 kW
RF/IF MODE
on PANEL Meter.
Pushbutton Switches RF TRACK
MODULATION MODE 12. Set METER SELECT Switch to EFF
Pushbutton Switches TRACK POWER.
4. Connect Pulse Generator to Oscilloscope 13. Verify PANEL Meter displays
with 50 Ω load. approximately same level as in Step 11.
5. Set Pulse Generator with dc offset at 14. Set METER SELECT Switch to PK
ground reference, as follows: POWER.
CONTROL SETTING 15. Adjust Pulse Generator pulse amplitude
down to 0 VP and verify PANEL Meter
Waveform Positive Pulse reading drops to 0 kW.
Pulse Width 5 μs
PRF 500 16. Adjust Pulse Generator pulse amplitude
Amplitude +1.5 VP for 2 kW on PANEL Meter.

TRIGGER
FUNCTION OUT

PULSE RD-301A SCOPE

GENERATOR
TEST XMTR
TTL
VIDEO TEST RF XMTR DET HET MON CHAN 2 CHAN 1

EXT MOD 50 Ω
COAXIAL LOAD
L-BAND DELAY
SIGNAL 50 Ω
LOAD
GENERATOR
OUT
9006012

Effective Power Evaluation Setup Diagram

Figure 3

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9016007
Heterodyne Monitor L-Band Test Signal
Figure 4

STEP PROCEDURE STEP PROCEDURE

HETERODYNE MONITOR EFFECTIVE POWER

17. Adjust Oscilloscope sweep speed and 26. Verify power level is 2 kW on PANEL
amplitude scale to display Channel 2. Meter. Adjust Pulse Generator pulse
amplitude, if necessary.
18. Verify Oscilloscope displays XMTR HET
MON Connector output as pulse envelope 27. Set METER SELECT Switch to ΔF.
filled with lines. Refer to 1-2-4,
Figure 4. Lines should be mostly 28. Adjust ΔF OFFSET/EFF PEAKING Control
horizontal in nature. for +.1 MHz offset using ΔF-MHz scale
on PANEL Meter.
19. Adjust ΔF OFFSET/EFF PEAKING Control
cw and verify lines within pulse envelope 29. Set METER SELECT Switch to EFF
change from vertical to horizontal and POWER.
back to vertical.
30. Verify power level is ≈.8 kW
20. Set ΔF OFFSET/EFF PEAKING Control to (40% operation) on PANEL Meter.
CAL.
31. Set METER SELECT Switch to ΔF.
TRACKING FUNCTION
32. Adjust ΔF OFFSET/EFF PEAKING Control
2 1 . V e r i f y ≈9 4 0 0 M H z i s s h o w n o n F r e q u e n c y for -.1 MHz offset on PANEL Meter.
Hz/MHz Digital Display.
33. Verify power level is ≈.8 kW
22. Adjust L-Band Signal Generator to (40% operation) on PANEL Meter.
1200 MHz.
34. Disconnect test equipment.
2 3 . V e r i f y ≈9 4 5 0 M H z i s s h o w n o n F r e q u e n c y
Hz/MHz Digital Display.
24. Verify lines within pulse envelope on
Oscilloscope remain relatively horizontal.
25. Adjust L-Band Signal Generator for
1150 MHz.

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STEP PROCEDURE
3.7.6 R1, R2 AUTO
4. Set Pulse Generator as follows:
TEST EQUIPMENT: Oscilloscope
Pulse Generator CONTROL SETTING
STEP PROCEDURE Waveform Positive Pulse
Pulse Width 5 μs
1. Apply power to RD-301A and allow for 30 PRF 2000
minute stabilization period. Amplitude +3 VP
2. Set RD-301A as follows:
5. Set Oscilloscope to display both
CONTROL SETTING channels (dc coupled) as follows:

PRF/RF Switch PRF CONTROL SETTING

RF/IF MODE
Channel 1 Amplitude 1 V/Div
Pushbutton Switches TRACK
Channel 2 Amplitude 1 V/Div
MODULATION MODE
Sweep Speed 2 μs / D i v
Pushbutton Switches TRACK
P U L S E W I D T H μS 6. Verify Range 2 reply pulse (Channel 2) is
Control (RANGE 1) 1 ≈1 1 μs f o l l o w i n g s y n c p u l s e ( l e a d i n g
P U L S E W I D T H μS edge to leading edge at 50% amplitude
Control (RANGE 2) 3 points).
PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER
Control (RANGE 1) 1 7. Decrease Pulse Generator pulse width
PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER until Range 1 reply pulse is displayed on
Control (RANGE 2) 1 Oscilloscope.
μS / N M S w i t c h μS 8. Set Oscilloscope sweep speed to
RANGE 1 DELAY 0 . 1 μs / D i v .
Thumbwheels 000.5
RANGE 2 DELAY 9. Refer to 1-2-3, Figure 6. Verify Pulse
Thumbwheels 011.0 G e n e r a t o r p u l s e w i d t h i s ≈0 . 4 μs ( f a c t o r y
RANGE SEL Switch R1, R2 AUTO threshold setting).

3. Connect test equipment as shown in NOTE: If threshold setting has been

1-2-3, Figure 5. readjusted, Pulse Generator pulse
width should approximate new
setting.
10. Disconnect test equipment.
TRIG

PULSE RD-301A SCOPE

GENERATOR

TEST VIDEO SYNC DLYD SYNC XMTR DET CHAN 1 CHAN 2

50 Ω
LOAD

9006011

R1, R2 AUTO Evaluation Setup Diagram

Figure 5

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3.7.7 Marker
TEST EQUIPMENT: None
0.4 μ s

PULSE
GENERATOR
PULSE

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RANGE 1
REPLY

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PULSE
9016001

R1, R2 AUTO Threshold Measurement

Figure 6
STEP PROCEDURE

1. Apply power to RD-301A and allow for 30

es
minute stabilization period.
2. Set RD-301A as follows:
CONTROL SETTING

PRF/RF Switch RF
uid

RF/IF MODE
Pushbutton Switches IF LO
3. Press and hold DISPLAY MKR Switch.
Verify frequency displayed on
FREQUENCY Hz/MHz Digital Display
changes.
4 . A d j u s t M K R F R E Q C o n t r o l f u l l y c w.
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5. With DISPLAY MKR Switch pressed,

verify ≥70 MHz on FREQUENCY Hz/MHz
Digital Display
6. Adjust MKR FREQ Control fully ccw.
all

7. With DISPLAY MKR Switch pressed,

verify ≤20 MHz on FREQUENCY Hz/MHz
Digital Display.

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3.8 Performance Evaluation Data Sheet

TECHNICIAN: ________________________________ DATE: ___________

RD-301A S/N: ___________

STEP DATA RESULT

(1) RF

3. RF Indicator illuminates. ________ (√)

X-BAND SIGNAL Indicator illuminates. ________ (√)

4. Frequency ≤9295 MHz ________

6. Frequency ≥9500 MHz ________

(2) IF

5. IF LO Indicator illuminates. ________ (√)

IF OUT Indicator illuminates. ________ (√)

6. Frequency ≥70 MHz ________

7. RD-301A Displayed Frequency = Frequency Counter

Reading (±7 kHz) ________

9. Frequency ≤20 MHz ________

10. RD-301A Displayed Frequency = Frequency Counter

Reading (±2 kHz) ________

12. IF HI Indicator illuminates. ________ (√)

IF LO Indicator does not illuminate. ________ (√)

(3) PRF

4. F r e q u e n c y ≈5 0 H z ________ (√)

5. RD-301A Displayed Frequency = Frequency Counter

Reading (±1 Hz) ________

7. Frequency ≥500 Hz ________

8. RD-301A Displayed Frequency = Frequency Counter

Reading (±1 Hz) ________

10. Frequency ≥5000 Hz ________

11. RD-301A Displayed Frequency = Frequency Counter

Reading (±2 Hz) ________

13. Frequency ≤500 Hz ________

14. RD-301A Displayed Frequency = Frequency Counter

Reading (±1 Hz) ________

16. Frequency 0 Hz ________ (√)

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STEP DATA RESULT

(4) Range

5. R a n g e 1 r e p l y p u l s e m o v e s r i g h t ≈2 0 0 μs . ________ (√)

6. R i n g 2 r e p l y p u l s e p o s i t i o n 2 0 0 μs ( 1 8 0 t o 2 2 0 μs ) a f t e r
Ring 1 reply pulse ________

R i n g 3 r e p l y p u l s e p o s i t i o n 2 0 0 μs ( 1 8 0 t o 2 2 0 μs ) a f t e r
Ring 2 reply pulse ________

R i n g 4 r e p l y p u l s e p o s i t i o n 2 0 0 μs ( 1 8 0 t o 2 2 0 μs ) a f t e r
Ring 3 reply pulse ________

R i n g 5 r e p l y p u l s e p o s i t i o n 2 0 0 μs ( 1 8 0 t o 2 2 0 μs ) a f t e r
Ring 4 reply pulse ________

7. Range 1 reply rings vary according to delay setting. ________ (√)

10. R a n g e 2 r e p l y p u l s e p o s i t i o n ≈4 0 0 μs a f t e r s y n c p u l s e ________ (√)

11. Range 2 reply rings vary according to delay setting. ________ (√)

14. R e p l y p u l s e w i d t h 0 . 3 μs ________ (√)

17. R e p l y p u l s e w i d t h 3 μs ________ (√)

20. R e p l y p u l s e w i d t h 3 0 μs ________ (√)

23. R e p l y p u l s e w i d t h 3 0 0 μs ________ (√)

26. Reply pulse width 1.5 ms ________ (√)

29. R a n g e 2 r e p l y p u l s e w i d t h 0 . 3 μs ________ (√)

32. R a n g e 2 r e p l y p u l s e w i d t h 3 μs ________ (√)

35. R a n g e 2 r e p l y p u l s e w i d t h 3 0 μs ________ (√)

38. R a n g e 2 r e p l y p u l s e w i d t h 3 0 0 μs ________ (√)

(5) Meter and Tracking Functions
METER FUNCTION

1. PANEL Meter indicates zero. ________ (√)

11. Peak Power Level 1 to 2 kW ________

13. E f f e c t i v e P o w e r L e v e l ≈S a m e a s S t e p 1 1 ________ (√)

15. Peak Power Level decreases to 0 kW. ________ (√)

HETERODYNE MONITOR

18. XMTR HET MON Connector output Pulse envelope

contains lines. ________ (√)

19. Lines within pulse envelope change nature as Frequency is

offset. ________ (√)

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STEP DATA RESULT

(5) Meter and Tracking Functions (cont)

TRACKING FUNCTION

21. T r a c k i n g F r e q u e n c y ≈9 4 0 0 M H z ________ (√)

23. T r a c k i n g F r e q u e n c y ≈9 4 5 0 M H z ________ (√)

24. XMTR HET MON Connector output Lines within pulse

envelope remain relatively horizontal. ________ (√)

EFFECTIVE POWER

26. Peak Power Level 2 kW ________ (√)

30. Effective Peak Power Level 0.8 kW ________

33. Effective Peak Power Level 0.8 kW ________

(6) R1, R2 AUTO

6. R a n g e 2 r e p l y p u l s e p o s i t i o n ≈1 1 μs a f t e r R a n g e 1 r e p l y
pulse ________ (√)

9. P u l s e G e n e r a t o r p u l s e w i d t h ≈0 . 4 μs ( o r a d j u s t e d t h r e s h o l d
setting) ________ (√)
(7) Marker

3. Frequency changes. ________ (√)

5. Frequency ≥70 MHz ________

7. Frequency ≤20 MHz ________

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4. GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

TEST FUNCTION PROCEDURE PAGE
Peak Power and Frequency------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3
Range Precision ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Sensitivity--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Turbulence Detection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
Dual Target Simulation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Effective Power and Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) Centering ---------------------------------- 8
Minimum Detection Range (MDR) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
Sensitivity Time Control (STC)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Magnetron Pulse Frequency and Phase Deviation -------------------------------------------------------- 11
IF Testing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15

4.1 GENERAL 4.5 OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

The General Operating Procedures are a WARNING: REMOVE ALL JEWELRY OR
series of instruction sequences for using the OTHER COSMETIC
RD-301A to test radar systems. The APPAREL BEFORE
suggested instruction sequences provide a PERFORMING ANY TEST
general application of the RD-301A. Some PROCEDURE INVOLVING
verifications are according to RTCA Document LIVE CIRCUITS.
DO-173. Refer to the UUT manual from the
radar manufacturer for specifications and WARNING: WHEN WORKING WITH LIVE
detailed test procedures. CIRCUITS OF HIGH
POTENTIAL, KEEP ONE
4.2 PRE-OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS HAND IN POCKET OR
BEHIND BACK TO AVOID
For maximum benefit, it is strongly SERIOUS SHOCK HAZARD.
r e c o mme n d e d t h a t p e r s o n n e l t h o r o u g h l y r e a d
and understand all steps of the Test Function WARNING: USE ONLY INSULATED
Procedures to be performed, prior to TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS
completion. WHEN WORKING WITH LIVE
CIRCUITS.
4.3 CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND WARNING: FOR ADDED INSULATION,
INDICATORS PLACE RUBBER BENCH
RD-301A controls, connectors and indicators MAT UNDER ALL POWERED
are specified with item numbers. The location BENCH EQUIPMENT AND A
according to item number of each control, RUBBER FLOOR MAT
connector and indicator is shown in 1-2-2, UNDER OPERATOR'S
Figure 1. CHAIR.
WARNING: HEED ALL WARNINGS AND
4.4 TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS CAUTIONS CONCERNING
The test equipment needed to perform the MAXIMUM VOLTAGES AND
General Operating Procedures is a calibrated POWER INPUTS.
RD-301A and Oscilloscope. Appendix B
contains a list of test equipment suitable for
performing any procedure contained in this
manual. Other equipment meeting
specifications listed in Appendix B may be
substituted for recommended models.
NOTE: For certain procedures, the
Oscilloscope listed in Appendix B
may exceed the minimum required
specifications.

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4.6 TEST SETUP

(1-2-4, FIGURE 7)
NOTE: Calibration of Test Set and STEP PROCEDURE
appropriate test results are
dependent on use of Waveguide 5. Connect Serialized Coaxial Cable to
Coupler and Serialized Coaxial Cable X-BAND I/O Connector on RD-301A.
furnished with RD-301A. Any CAUTION: TRANSMISSION INTO
replacement necessitates X-BAND I/O CONNECTOR
recalibration. MUST NEVER EXCEED
STEP PROCEDURE 120 W.

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1. Connect Waveguide Coupler to Radar 6. Connect Radar UUT system equipment
UUT R/T antenna connector. together according to UUT Manual

2. Connect one end of Serialized Coaxial

Cable to Waveguide Coupler.

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CAUTION: THE SERIALIZED COAXIAL
CABLE IS A PRECISION
PIECE OF MICROWAVE
EQUIPMENT AND CANNOT
WITHSTAND ROUGH
PHYSICAL USE OR ABUSE.
3. Verify Dummy Load is attached to
es
Waveguide Coupler flange marked
"LOAD."
CAUTION: THE HIGH POWER
WAVEGUIDE TERMINATION
(DUMMY LOAD) MUST BE
ATTACHED TO WAVEGUIDE
uid

COUPLER FLANGE MARKED

"LOAD" BEFORE PLACING
INTO OPERATION.
4. If Radar UUT R/T is rated above 12 kW
(up to 120 kW), insert 10 dB Attenuator
between Serialized Coaxial Cable and
Waveguide Coupler.
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CAUTION: ANY TRANSMISSION FROM

A RADAR UUT R/T RATED
ABOVE 12 KW REQUIRES 10
DB ATTENUATION
BETWEEN WAVEGUIDE
COUPLER AND SERIALIZED
all

COAXIAL CABLE.
NOTE: When 10 dB Attenuator is
connected, multiply PANEL Meter
KW PEAK scale by ten to obtain
correct readings. PANEL Meter
full scale becomes 120 kW peak.

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X-BAND I/O CONNECTOR

RADAR UUT R/T

IN
MAX
W
120 I

X
B
A
N
D

SERIALIZED COAXIAL CABLE

DUMMY LOAD

WAVEGUIDE COUPLER
FLANGE MARKED "LOAD"

9006001

RD-301A/UUT Interface
Figure 7
STEP PROCEDURE
4.7 TEST FUNCTION PROCEDURES
5. Verify UUT Peak Power on PANEL Meter
4.7.1 PEAK POWER AND FREQUENCY using KW PEAK Scale. If 10 dB
Attenuator is connected, multiply PANEL
TEST EQUIPMENT: None Me t e r r e a d i n g b y t e n t o o b t a i n U U T P e a k
STEP PROCEDURE Power.

1. Perform Test Setup (para 1-2-4-6). 6. Select TRACK using MODULATION

MODE Pushbutton Switches. TRACK
2. Apply power to Radar UUT and RD-301A. Indicator illuminates.
Allow 30 minute stabilization period for
RD-301A. 7. Verify ΔF OFFSET/EFF PEAKING Control
is in CAL (detent) position. OFFSET
3. Select RF TRACK for Radar UUT R/T Indicator is not illuminated.
rated ≤12 kW or RF TRACK -10 dB for
Radar UUT R/T rated >12 kW using RF/IF 8. Set PRF/RF Switch to RF.
MODE Pushbutton Switches. RF 9. Verify Radar transmitter frequency on
Indicator or RF -10 dB Indicator FREQUENCY Hz/MHz Digital Display.
illuminates.
10. Set PRF/RF Switch to PRF.
4. Set METER SELECT Switch to PK
POWER. 11. Vary range scale settings on Radar UUT
Indicator and verify Radar transmitter
pulse repetition frequency on
FREQUENCY Hz/MHz Digital Display.

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4.7.2 Range Precision

TEST EQUIPMENT: None
STEP PROCEDURE STEP PROCEDURE

1. Perform Test Setup (para 1-2-4-6). 8. Verify value shown on RANGE 1 DELAY
Thumbwheels equals specified distance
2. Apply power to Radar UUT and RD-301A. between range rings on Radar UUT
Allow 30 minute stabilization period for Indicator (±1 nmi for ranges ≤10 nmi or
RD-301A. ±10% of range specified for >10 nmi or
according to UUT specifications).
3. Select RF TRACK for Radar UUT R/T
rated ≤12 kW or RF TRACK -10 dB for 9. Verify reply rings are positioned at each
Radar UUT R/T rated >12 kW using RF/IF range ring on Radar UUT Indicator.
MODE Pushbutton Switches. RF
Indicator or RF -10 dB Indicator 10. Repeat Steps 6 through 9 for all range
illuminates. scale settings on Radar UUT Indicator.

4. Set RD-301A controls as follows:

CONTROL SETTING

OUTPUT LEVEL
FINE dBm Control 0
OUTPUT LEVEL
COARSE dBm Control -70
MODULATION MODE
Pushbutton Switches TRACK
P U L S E W I D T H μS
Control (RANGE 1) 5
PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER
Control (RANGE 1) 1
μS / N M S w i t c h NM
METER SELECT Switch ΔF
ΔF OFFSET/EFF
PEAKING Control CAL
5. Set Radar UUT Indicator to minimum
range scale.
6. Set RANGE SEL Switch to number (≤5) of
range rings on Radar UUT Indicator.
NOTE: If more than one Range 1 reply
ring is selected by RANGE SEL
Switch and the reply is not shown
or is distorted on the Radar UUT
Indicator, the reply pulse width
selected on RD-301A may require
adjusting. Pulse width is adjusted
u s i n g P U L S E W I D T H μS C o n t r o l
(RANGE 1) and PULSE WIDTH
MULTIPLIER Control (RANGE 1).
7. Adjust RANGE 1 DELAY Thumbwheels
until leading edge of first reply ring from
Test Set is superimposed over first range
ring on Radar UUT Indicator.

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4.7.3 Sensitivity
TEST EQUIPMENT: None
STEP PROCEDURE STEP PROCEDURE

1. Perform Test Setup (para 1-2-4-6). INTENSITY LEVELS

2. Apply power to Radar UUT and RD-301A. 9. Set RANGE SEL Switch to CONTOUR/AM
Allow 30 minute stabilization period for UP MOD.
RD-301A. 10. Adjust CONTOUR/R2/INTL AM dB
3. Select RF TRACK for Radar UUT R/T BOOST/ATTEN Control from 0 to 20 dB.
rated ≤12 kW or RF TRACK -10 dB for Monitor Oscilloscope and Radar UUT
Radar UUT R/T rated >12 kW using RF/IF Indicator for correct intensity/color
MODE Pushbutton Switches. RF responses.
Indicator or RF -10 dB Indicator 11. Verify CONTOUR/R2/INTL AM dB
illuminates. BOOST/ATTEN Control setting (Contour
4. Set RD-301A controls as follows: Threshold) relative to MDS at each
intensity/color level according to UUT
CONTROL SETTING specifications.

OUTPUT LEVEL
FINE dBm Control 0
OUTPUT LEVEL
COARSE dBm Control -70
INTL AM Switch OFF
MODULATION MODE
Pushbutton Switches TRACK
P U L S E W I D T H μS
Control (RANGE 1) 3.5
PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER
Control (RANGE 1) 10
μS / N M S w i t c h μS
RANGE SEL Switch RINGS 1
5. Set RANGE 1 DELAY Thumbwheels
>Sensitivity Time Control (STC) limits for
Radar UUT Indicator.
MINIMUM DISCERNIBLE SIGNAL (MDS)
6. Adjust Radar UUT Indicator to view reply
ring.
7. Adjust OUTPUT LEVEL FINE dBm Control
and OUTPUT LEVEL COARSE dBm
C o n t r o l u n t i l ≈3 0 % o f r e p l y r i n g s i g n a l
band is illuminated on Radar UUT
Indicator.
8. Add OUTPUT LEVEL FINE dBm Control
and OUTPUT LEVEL COARSE dBm
Control settings to obtain MDS level.

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4.7.4 Turbulence Detection

TEST EQUIPMENT: None
STEP PROCEDURE STEP PROCEDURE

1. Perform Test Setup (para 1-2-4-6). 10. Adjust CONTOUR/R2/INTL AM dB

BOOST/ATTEN Control to set AM level
2. Apply power to Radar UUT and RD-301A. referenced to Range 1 reply level.
Allow 30 minute stabilization period for
RD-301A. ● Set from 00 to 20 (0 to 20 dB) for up
modulation when Range 1 reply level is
3. Select RF TRACK for Radar UUT R/T between -127 to -75 dBm.
rated ≤12 kW or RF TRACK -10 dB for
Radar UUT R/T rated >12 kW using RF/IF ● Set from 00 to 59 (0 to -59 dB) for down
MODE Pushbutton Switches. RF modulation.
Indicator or RF -10 dB Indicator 11. Verify Radar UUT Indicator displays
illuminates. turbulence according to UUT
4. Set RD-301A controls as follows: specifications.

CONTROL SETTING 12. For external AM, set INTL AM Switch to

OFF and connect AM source to AM EXT
INTL AM Switch INTL AM INPUT Connector. Refer to 1-2-2 for
MODULATION MODE input requirements.
Pushbutton Switches TRACK
P U L S E W I D T H μS
Control (RANGE 1) 5
PULSE WIDTH MULTIPLIER
Control (RANGE 1) 1
μS / N M S w i t c h NM
METER SELECT Switch ΔF
ΔF OFFSET/EFF
PEAKING Control CAL
5. Set Radar UUT Indicator for turbulence
detection.
6. Set RANGE 1 DELAY Thumbwheels to
desired range in nmi.
7. Set RANGE SEL Switch to CONTOUR/AM
UP MOD for up modulation. Set RANGE
SEL Switch to any other position for
down modulation.
8. Use INTL PRF/AM Control and X1/X10
INTL PRF/AM Switch to set PRF of AM
square wave.
9. Adjust OUTPUT LEVEL FINE dBm Control
and OUTPUT LEVEL COARSE dBm
Control for desired level of Range 1
reply.

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4.7.5 Dual Target Simulation

TEST EQUIPMENT: None
STEP PROCEDURE STEP PROCEDURE

1. Perform Test Setup (para 1-2-4-6). 10. Set RANGE 2 DELAY Thumbwheels to
086.5 (7 nmi) or desired delay, in
2. Apply power to Radar UUT and RD-301A. microseconds, from leading edge of UUT
Allow 30 minute stabilization period for transmitter pulse to second target.
RD-301A.
NOTE: If the difference between Range 1
3. Select RF TRACK for Radar UUT R/T and Range 2 delays is not greater

m
rated ≤12 kW or RF TRACK -10 dB for than the Range 1 reply pulse
Radar UUT R/T rated >12 kW using RF/IF width, Range 1 reply overlays
MODE Pushbutton Switches. RF Range 2 reply.
Indicator or RF -10 dB Indicator
illuminates. 11. Set RANGE SEL Switch to R2 ON.

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4. Set RD-301A controls as follows: 12. Verify Radar UUT Indicator displays
target rings at Step 9 and Step 10 ranges
CONTROL SETTING according to UUT specifications.

MODULATION MODE 13. Set RANGE SEL Switch to R2 ALT to

Pushbutton Switches TRACK have Range 1 replies for every UUT
μS / N M S w i t c h μS transmitter pulse Range 2 replies for
METER SELECT Switch ΔF every other (or alternate) UUT
ΔF OFFSET/EFF transmitter pulse.
es
PEAKING Control CAL 14. Verify Radar UUT Indicator displays
5 . A d j u s t P U L S E W I D T H μS C o n t r o l target rings at Step 9 range every sweep
(RANGE 1) and PULSE WIDTH and Step 10 range every other sweep
according to UUT specifications.
M U L T I P L I E R C o n t r o l ( R A N G E 1 ) f o r 5 μs
or desired Range 1 reply pulse width 15. Set RANGE SEL Switch to R1, R2 AUTO
uid

(first target simulation). to have RD-301A reply with either

Range 1 or Range 2 reply pulse
6 . A d j u s t P U L S E W I D T H μS C o n t r o l
depending on UUT transmitter pulse
(RANGE 2) and PULSE WIDTH
width. Range 1 reply is transmitted when
MULTIPLIER Control (RANGE 2) for
UUT transmitter pulse width is less than
1 0 μs o r d e s i r e d R a n g e 2 r e p l y p u l s e
t h r e s h o l d ( f a c t o r y c a l i b r a t e d a t 0 . 4 μs ) .
width (second target simulation).
Range 2 reply is transmitted if UUT
7. Adjust OUTPUT LEVEL FINE dBm Control transmitter pulse width is greater than
threshold.
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and OUTPUT LEVEL COARSE dBm

Control for desired level of Range 1
NOTE: Range delays for both Range 1
reply.
and Range 2 replies must be
8. Adjust CONTOUR/R2/INTL AM dB greater than threshold. If Range 1
BOOST/ATTEN Control to attenuate delay is set below threshold,
all

Range 2 reply level from Range 1 reply Range 1 always responds. If

level. Range 2 delay is below threshold,
Range 2 never responds.
9. Set RANGE 1 DELAY Thumbwheels to
061.8 (5 nmi) or desired delay, in 16. Verify Radar UUT Indicator displays
microseconds, from leading edge of UUT target ring at Step 9 range or Step 10
transmitter pulse to first target. range according to UUT transmitter pulse
width.

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4.7.6 Effective Power and Automatic

Frequency Control (AFC) Centering
NOTE: Suggested performance with STEP PROCEDURE
para 1-2-4-7-9. (Shown separate for
10. Set METER SELECT Switch to ΔF.
clarity.)
11. Determine frequency offset on PANEL
TEST EQUIPMENT: None
Meter using ΔF-MHz Scale. Positive
STEP PROCEDURE needle deflection indicates UUT Radar
R/T center frequency is too low (add
1. Perform Test Setup (para 1-2-4-6). frequency offset). Negative needle
deflection indicates UUT R/T center
2. Apply power to Radar UUT and RD-301A.
frequency is too high (subtract frequency
Allow 30 minute stabilization period for
offset).
RD-301A.
12. Add or subtract frequency offset from
3. Select RF TRACK for Radar UUT R/T
Step 11 with FREQUENCY Hz/MHz
rated ≤12 kW or RF TRACK -10 dB for
Digital Display reading to determine
Radar UUT R/T rated >12 kW using RF/IF
center frequency for AFC alignment.
MODE Pushbutton Switches. RF
Refer to para 1-2-4-7-9 for AFC
Indicator or RF -10 dB Indicator
alignment.
illuminates.
4. Set Radar UUT for transmitter pulse
w i d t h ≥ 5 μs a n d ≤ 1 0 μs .
5. Set RD-301A controls as follows:
CONTROL SETTING

PRF/RF Switch RF
MODULATION MODE
Pushbutton Switches TRACK
RANGE SEL Switch RINGS 1
METER SELECT Switch PK POWER
ΔF OFFSET/EFF
PEAKING Control CAL
6. Determine UUT Peak Power on PANEL
Meter using KW PEAK Scale. If 10 dB
Attenuator is connected, multiply PANEL
Me t e r r e a d i n g b y t e n t o o b t a i n U U T P e a k
Power.
7. Set METER SELECT Switch to EFF
POWER.
8. When EFF READY Indicator illuminates,
determine UUT Effective Peak Power on
PANEL Meter using KW PEAK Scale.
Multiply PANEL Meter reading by ten to
obtain UUT Effective Peak Power if 10 dB
Attenuator is connected. Refer to para
1-2-4-8 for power percentage.
AFC CENTERING
9. Adjust ΔF OFFSET/EFF PEAKING Control
out of CAL position for highest possible
Effective Peak Power reading on PANEL
Meter.

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4.7.7 Minimum Detection Range (MDR)

TEST EQUIPMENT: Oscilloscope
STEP PROCEDURE STEP PROCEDURE

1. Perform Test Setup (para 1-2-4-6). 12. Connect DLYD SYNC Connector to
Oscilloscope Channel 2.
2. Apply power to Radar UUT and RD-301A.
Allow 30 minute stabilization period for 13. Set Oscilloscope to trigger on Channel 1
RD-301A. and display both pulses.

3. Select RF TRACK for Radar UUT R/T 14. Verify spacing from SYNC Connector
rated ≤12 kW or RF TRACK -10 dB for pulse leading edge (Radar UUT
Radar UUT R/T rated >12 kW using RF/IF transmitter pulse start time) to DLYD
MODE Pushbutton Switches. RF SYNC Connector pulse leading edge
Indicator or RF -10 dB Indicator (reply pulse start time) at 50% points.
illuminates. 15. Disconnect test equipment.
4. Set RD-301A controls as follows:
CONTROL SETTING

MODULATION MODE
Pushbutton Switches TRACK
μS / N M S w i t c h NM
RANGE 1 DELAY
Thumbwheels 010.0
RANGE SEL Switch RINGS 1
METER SELECT Switch ΔF
ΔF OFFSET/EFF
PEAKING Control CAL
5 . A d j u s t P U L S E W I D T H μS C o n t r o l
(RANGE 1) and PULSE WIDTH
MULTIPLIER Control (RANGE 1) to set
Range 1 reply pulse width equal to Radar
UUT transmitter pulse width.
6. Adjust OUTPUT LEVEL FINE dBm Control
and OUTPUT LEVEL COARSE dBm
Control to set Range 1 reply level equal
to 30% of UUT limiting level. (Refer to
UUT Manual.)
7. Disable Radar UUT Sensitivity Time
Control (STC) circuitry.
8 . S e t R a d a r U U T I n d i c a t o r t o ≈1 0 n m i
range limit. Verify Range 1 reply ring
signal is shown on Radar UUT Indicator.
9. Decrease RANGE 1 DELAY Thumbwheels
u n t i l R a d a r U U T I n d i c a t o r d i s p l a y s ≈3 0 %
of reply ring signal band (MDS level is
reached).
10. Verify MDR, RANGE 1 DELAY
Thumbwheels setting, is ≤2 nmi.
11. Connect SYNC Connector to Oscilloscope
Channel

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4.7.8 Sensitivity Time Control (STC)

TEST EQUIPMENT: Oscilloscope
STEP PROCEDURE STEP PROCEDURE

1. Perform Test Setup (para 1-2-4-6). 10. Repeat Steps 6 through 9 for six equally
spaced ranges within STC operational
2. Apply power to Radar UUT and RD-301A. limits of Radar UUT.
Allow 30 minute stabilization period for
RD-301A. 11. Disconnect test equipment.

3. Select RF TRACK for Radar UUT R/T

rated ≤12 kW or RF TRACK -10 dB for
Radar UUT R/T rated >12 kW using RF/IF
MODE Pushbutton Switches. RF
Indicator or RF -10 dB Indicator
illuminates.
4. Set RD-301A controls as follows:
CONTROL SETTING

MODULATION MODE
Pushbutton Switches TRACK
μS / N M S w i t c h NM
RANGE SEL Switch RINGS 1
METER SELECT Switch ΔF
ΔF OFFSET/EFF
PEAKING Control CAL
5 . A d j u s t P U L S E W I D T H μS C o n t r o l
(RANGE 1)and PULSE WIDTH
MULTIPLIER Control (RANGE 1) to set
Range 1 reply pulse width equal to Radar
UUT transmitter pulse width.
6. Set RANGE 1 DELAY Thumbwheels to
maximum range of STC on Radar UUT.
7. Connect XMTR DET Connector to
Oscilloscope Channel 1 with 50 Ω load.
Connect DLYD SYNC Connector to
Oscilloscope Channel 2.
8. Set Oscilloscope to trigger on Channel 2
and display level of Radar UUT
transmitter pulse.
9. Adjust OUTPUT LEVEL FINE dBm Control
and OUTPUT LEVEL COARSE dBm
Control until transmitter pulse level
displayed on Oscilloscope equals reply
pulse level. Add OUTPUT LEVEL FINE
dBm Control and OUTPUT LEVEL
COARSE dBm Control together to
calculate Output Level. Verify and record
level.

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4.7.9 Magnetron Pulse Frequency and

Phase Deviation
NOTE: Suggested performance with para STEP PROCEDURE
1-2-4-7-6. (Shown separate for
DISCRIMINATOR PULSE
clarity.)
(FREQUENCY DEVIATION)
TEST EQUIPMENT: Oscilloscope
5. Connect XMTR DSCRM .1V/MHz
STEP PROCEDURE Connector to Oscilloscope Channel 1 with
50 Ω load. Connect DLYD SYNC
1. Perform Test Setup (para 1-2-4-6). Connector to Oscilloscope Channel 2.
2. Apply power to Radar UUT and RD-301A. 6. Set Oscilloscope to trigger on Channel 2
Allow 30 minute stabilization period for a n d d i s p l a y l e v e l o f 5 μs w i d e
RD-301A. discriminator pulse. Refer to 1-2-4,
Figure 8 for example discriminator pulse
3. Select RF TRACK for Radar UUT R/T
with Oscilloscope set at 3 mV/Div.
rated ≤12 kW or RF TRACK -10 dB for
Radar UUT R/T rated >12 kW using RF/IF 7. Determine frequency deviation during
MODE Pushbutton Switches. RF Radar UUT transmitter pulse. Voltage
Indicator or RF -10 dB Indicator level changes during discriminator pulse,
illuminates. displayed on Oscilloscope, reflect
changes in frequency during Radar UUT
4. Set RD-301A controls as follows:
transmitter pulse. Reference or average
CONTROL SETTING voltage corresponds to frequency shown
on Frequency Hz/MHz Digital Display.
PRF/RF Switch RF One mV of level change represents
MODULATION MODE 10 kHz of frequency change.
Pushbutton Switches TRACK
μS / N M S w i t c h μS NOTE: Adjust RANGE 1 DELAY
RANGE 1 DELAY Thumbwheels to set Oscilloscope
Thumbwheels 024.0 trigger for greater time base
resolution.
RANGE SEL Switch RINGS 1
ΔF OFFSET/EFF
PEAKING Control CAL

9016006

Discriminator Pulse
Figure 8

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STEP PROCEDURE STEP PROCEDURE

HETERODYNE MONITOR NOTE: The RD-301A compares or frequency

(FREQUENCY AND PHASE DEVIATION) beats the Radar UUT transmitter
pulse signal with the internal RF
8. Disconnect XMTR DSCRM .1V/MHz signal generator CW signal. When
Connector from Oscilloscope Channel 1. the frequencies match, a zero beat
Disconnect DLYD SYNC Connector from note is produced at the XMTR HET
Oscilloscope Channel 2. MON Connector. The signal appears
9. Connect XMTR HET MON Connector to on the Oscilloscope as a pulse
Oscilloscope Channel 1 with 50 Ω load. envelope containing vertically
Connect XMTR DET Connector to random, horizontal lines. The random
vertical dc level, dependent on the

m
Oscilloscope Channel 2 with 50 Ω load.
finite frequency synchronizing
10. Set Oscilloscope to trigger on Channel 2 between the two input signals at each
and display Channel 1. Refer to 1-2-4, pulse occurrence, is set
Figure 9 for example of XMTR HET MON instantaneously. As the two signals
Connector output. Example Radar UUT become different in frequency, the

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t r a n s m i t t e r p u l s e i s 1 . 6 μs w i d e . horizontal lines begin to slope up and
down crossing each other, appearing
as a cross-hatch pattern on the
Oscilloscope. Refer to 1-2-4,
Figure 10. The frequency beating
technique (heterodyning) is very
accurate in comparing frequencies.
Application, dependent somewhat on
es
radar transmitter frequency stability,
r e s o l v e s a f e w k i l o h e r t z i n a 5 μs
pulse. Short term frequency
v a r i a t i o n s d u r i n g t r a n s mi t t e r
magnetron pulses are identified using
a n O s c i l l o s c o p e d i s p l a y o f t h e X MT R
HET MON Connector out-put. An
uid

abrupt frequency variation

(magnetron mode splitting) is
displayed with a vertical fine line
between two different patterns (i.e.,
cross-hatch/horizontal lines). Refer
to 1-2-4, Figure 11. The degree of
frequency shift and time duration of
the modes are measured using the
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ΔF OFFSET/EFF PEAKING Control

while observing the XMTR HET MON
Connector output. When both input
signals are at zero beat, Amplitude
Modulation plus any Phase
Modulation is shown at the peak of
all

the envelope. The AM response

diminishes as the beat notes occur
more towards the base line revealing
phase response only at the base line.
The RD-301A and Oscilloscope
identify the location and magnitude of
phase pulling within the magnetron
pulse.

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9016003

Heterodyne Monitor Output (Aligned Radar)

Figure 9

9016004

Heterodyne Monitor Output (Frequency Deviation)

Figure 10

9016005

Heterodyne Monitor Output (Mode Split)

Figure 11

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STEP PROCEDURE STEP PROCEDURE

12. Set METER SELECT Switch to ΔF. AFC ALIGNMENT

13. Adjust ΔF OFFSET/EFF PEAKING Control 16. Select RF MNL for Radar UUT R/T rated
out of CAL position until XMTR HET MON ≤12 kW or RF MNL -10 dB for Radar UUT
Connector output lines displayed on R/T rated >12 kW on RF/IF MODE
Oscilloscope are mostly horizontal and Pushbutton Switches.
parallel to each other.
17. Set METER SELECT Switch to EFF
NOTE: Usually, one offset frequency will POWER and ΔF OFFSET/EFF PEAKING
not resolve all frequency and Control to CAL.
phase deviations in the Radar
UUT transmitter pulse. Different 18. Adjust MNL FREQ Controls until AFC
sections are analyzed to find center frequency determined in para
frequency and phase errors. The 1-2-4-7-6 and/or Step 15 is shown on
RD-301A and Oscilloscope reveal FREQUENCY Hz/MHz Digital Display.
the frequency and phase 19. Align Radar UUT AFC center frequency
characteristics of the Radar UUT for highest possible Effective Peak
transmitter pulse to provide Power reading on PANEL Meter and
location and amount of correction XMTR HET MON Connector output lines
needed in the magnetron pulse. displayed on Oscilloscope are mostly
14. Determine frequency offset on PANEL horizontal and parallel to each other.
Meter using ΔF-MHz Scale. Positive RADAR UUT TRANSMITTER
needle deflection indicates Radar UUT PULSE WIDTH
transmitter pulse frequency is too low
(positive correction or negative error) 20. Set Oscilloscope to display only
Subtract frequency offset to determine Channel 2.
frequency of pulse section in error. Add
21. Verify Radar UUT transmitter pulse width
frequency offset to determine best
according to UUT specifications. Pulse
corrective frequency. Negative needle
deflection indicates Radar UUT width must be ≤2.5% of time base range
transmitter pulse frequency is too high i n u s e o n R a d a r U U T o r ≤ 2 0 μs ,
(negative correction or positive error). whichever is greater.
Add frequency offset to determine RADAR UUT TRANSMITTER
frequency of pulse section in error. PULSE COMPARISON
Subtract frequency offset to determine
best corrective frequency. 22. Set Oscilloscope to display both
channels.
15. Add or subtract frequency offset from
Step 14 with FREQUENCY Hz/MHz 23. Compare detected Radar UUT transmitter
Digital Display reading to determine pulse with frequency and phase
Radar UUT transmitter pulse frequency characterized heterodyne pulse. Verify
for section being analyzed. envelopes match.
NOTE: Best corrective frequencies 24. Disconnect test equipment.
should closely match each other
and AFC center frequency
determined in para 1-2-4-7-6.

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4.7.10 IF Testing
TEST EQUIPMENT: Oscilloscope
STEP PROCEDURE STEP PROCEDURE

1. Perform Test Setup (para 1-2-4-6). ● EXT (+) for IF signal, modulated by
external 2 to 25 VP pulse rising edge or
2. Apply power to Radar UUT and RD-301A. positive half of sine wave. Connect
Allow 30 minute stabilization period for external source to EXT TRIG Connector.
RD-301A.
● EXT (-) for IF signal, modulated by
3. Connect IF OUT Connector to 50 Ω load external 2 to 25 VP pulse falling edge or
at IF input on Radar UUT receiver or negative half of sine wave. Connect
desired application connector. external source to EXT TRIG Connector.
4. Select IF LO for IF signal from -132 to SWEEP
-20 dBm or IF HI for IF signal from -92 to
+20 dBm using RF/IF MODE Pushbutton 10. Adjust SWEEP WIDTH MHz Control for
Switches. IF LO Indicator or IF HI desired sweep width from 0 to 4 MHz.
Indicator illuminates. RECEIVER SELECTIVITY
NOTE: RD-301A produces IF or X-Band 11. Use OUTPUT LEVEL FINE dBm Control
signals but not both at the same and OUTPUT LEVEL COARSE dBm
time. Control to decrease attenuation 3 dB
5. For Radar UUT receiver selectivity test, from level set in Step 7 (increasing IF
connect Oscilloscope Channel 1 to signal level 3 dB).
detector output of Radar UUT IF receiver. 12. Adjust MNL FREQ Controls cw until
6. For Radar UUT receiver selectivity test or signal level on Oscilloscope is same as
IF sweep operation, connect Oscilloscope in Step 8.
Channel 2 to IF SCP SWP Connector. 13. Record frequency shown on FREQUENCY
7. Adjust OUTPUT LEVEL FINE dBm Control Hz/MHz Digital Display.
and OUTPUT LEVEL COARSE dBm 14. Adjust MNL FREQ Controls ccw until
Control for desired IF level. signal level on Oscilloscope is same as
8. Adjust MNL FREQ Controls for desired in Step 8.
frequency from 20 to 70 MHz. For Radar 15. Record frequency shown on FREQUENCY
UUT receiver selectivity test, set Hz/MHz Digital Display.
frequency for maximum signal on
Oscilloscope (≥10 dB down from Radar 16. Verify difference between frequency in
UUT receiver overload level). Record Step 15 from frequency in Step 13 Radar
level for reference. UUT receiver bandwidth) is within UUT
specifications.
9. Set MODULATION MODE Pushbutton
Switches to: MARKER

● TRACK for IF signal, modulated by 17. With DISPLAY MKR Switch pressed,
Radar UUT transmitter pulse. adjust MKR FREQ Control to desired
marker signal frequency shown on
● INTL for IF signal, modulated by internal FREQUENCY Hz/MHz Digital Display.
pulse. Use INTL PRF/AM Control and
X1/X10 INTL PRF/AM Switch to set 18. Press DISPLAY MKR Switch to add IF
internal pulse modulation. m a r k e r s i g n a l ( ≈- 2 0 d B c ) t o I F o u t p u t .

● CW for continuous wave IF signal used in 19. Disconnect test equipment.

Radar UUT receiver selectivity test and
IF sweep operation.

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4.7.11 UUT Power Percentage

Divide UUT Effective Peak Power from para
1-2-4-7-6, Step 8 by UUT Peak Power from
para 1-2-4-7-6, Step 6 and multiply by 100 to
obtain power percentage Radar UUT is
operating at.

UUT Effective
Equation: Peak Power x 100
UUT Peak Power

Example: para 1-2-3-5

0.8 kW x
2 kW 100

0.4 x 100
40%

A Radar UUT operates at 40% when it has an

Effective Peak Power of 0.8 kW with a Peak
Power of 2 kW.

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SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONS
1. RD- 301A RADAR TEST SET SPECIFICATIO NS
NOTE: Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.

1.1 RF SIGNAL GENERATOR:

Frequency: Variable from 9.295 to 9.500 GHz

Tracking:

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UUT Frequency: 9.295 to 9.500 GHz

UUT Power: 0.25 to 12 kW

Accuracy:

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UUT PULSE WIDTH ACCURACY

2 t o 3 0 μs ±25 kHz

0 . 5 t o < 2 μs ±60 kHz

0 . 1 t o < 0 . 5 μs ±600 kHz

0 . 0 5 t o < 0 . 1 μs ±2 MHz
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ΔF Offset: ± MHz from tracking frequency

Accuracy: ±20 kHz + 10% ofΔF offset PANEL Meter reading

Output Power: Variable from -127 to -50 dBm (at UUT)

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Step: 1 or 10 dB

Accuracy: ±2 dB

Contour Boost: Variable from 0 to 20 dB above selected RF

Output level between -127 to -75 dBm

Accuracy: ±1 dB from 9.310 to 9.410 GHz

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Range 2 Attenuation: Variable from 0 to 59 dB below selected RF

Output level (Range 1) (≥-127 dBm)

Step: 1 dB
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Accuracy: ±1.5 dB

RF Pulse Width: V a r i a b l e f r o m 0 . 0 5 μs t o 2 . 5 m s

RF ON/OFF Ratio: ≥70 dB

Source VSWR at Waveguide Coupler: ≤1.25:1

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1.2 IF SIGNAL GENERATOR

Frequency: Variable from 20 to 70 MHz

Sweep Width: Variable from 0 to 4 MHz

Marker Frequency: Variable from 20 to 70 MHz

Power: Variable from -130 to +20 dBm

Step: 1 or 10 dB

Accuracy: ±>2.5 dB + 1% of selected level

Pulse Width: V a r i a b l e f r o m 0 . 0 5 μs t o 2 . 5 m s

ON/OFF Ratio: ≥48 dB

1.3 MODULATION
Track: PRF same as UUT (50 Hz to 20 kHz)

INTL (Internal): Variable PRF from 50 to 5000 Hz

Internal AM (Square Wave):

Frequency: Variable from 50 Hz to 5 kHz

Square Wave Duty Cycle: 50%

Accuracy: ±2.5%

Amplitude:

Up Modulation: Variable from 0 to +20 dB

Step: 1 or 10 dB

Accuracy: ±1 dB for selected RF Output level between

-127 to -75 dBm (9.295 to 9.500 GHz)

Down Modulation: Variable from 0 to -59 dB

Step: 1 or 10 dB

Accuracy: ±1.5 dB for selected RF Output level above

-127 dBm (9.295 to 9.500 GHz)

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1.4 RANGE
Range 1: 0 . 1 t o 9 9 9 . 9 μs o r n m i ( N M ) r e f e r e n c e d t o l e a d i n g
edge of detected UUT pulse at 50% point

Residual Delay: 0 t o 0 . 2 μs

Range 2: 0 . 1 t o 9 9 9 . 9 μs o r n m i ( N M ) r e f e r e n c e d t o l e a d i n g
edge of detected UUT pulse at 50% point

Residual delay: 0 . 3 t o 0 . 5 μs

Range Accuracy: Residual delay ±0.01% of selected range delay

( R a n g e d e l a y i s r e f e r e n c e d t o 1 2 . 3 5 8 9 μs / n m i . )

Modes:

CONTOUR: Refer to RF Signal Generator, Contour Boost.

RINGS 1 through 5: Selectable multiples of Range 1

R2 ON: Range 1 and Range 2 active.

R2 ALT: Range 1 active with Range 2 active every other

detected Radar transmitter pulse.

R1,R2 AUTO: Range 1 or Range 2 active according to detected

radar transmitter pulse width. Range 1 active when
Radar transmitter pulse width is <Threshold.
Range 2 active when Radar transmitter pulse width
is ≥ Threshold.

Threshold: V a r i a b l e f r o m 0 . 2 t o 1 . 0 μs ( P r e s e t f o r 0 . 4 μs )

1.5 FREQUENCY COUNTER

RF:

Resolution: 10 kHz

Accuracy: ±250 kHz

IF:

Resolution: 1 kHz

Accuracy: ±0.01% of FREQUENCY Hz/MHz Digital Display

reading

PRF:

Resolution: 1 Hz

Accuracy: ±1 Hz + 0.01% of FREQUENCY Hz/MHz Digital

Display reading

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1.6 POWER METER

Range: 0.25 kW to 12 kW peak (standard) 2.5 kW to 120 kW
peak (option with external 10 dB Attenuator, not
calibrated in system)

Accuracy: ±0.6 dB from 1 to 12 kW peak (standard) (at UUT)

Load VSWR: ≤1.25:1

1.7 OUTPUTS
ANALYZER RF X-BAND XMTR
Connector: Radar transmitter signal

Level: 56 to 68 dB below radar transmitter level

DLYD SYNC Connector: Positive pulse coincident with reply pulse

(Range 1 and/or Range 2)

XMTR DET Connector: Detected Radar transmitter pulse

Level: 0 to +3 Vdc peak Video into 50 Ω

XMTR DSCRM .1V/MHz Connector: 0.1 V/MHz (±10%) into 50 Ω

XMTR HET MON Connector:

Level: 0 to <+0.5 Vdc peak into 50 Ω

SYNC Connector: Positive pulse

Position: Dependent on MODULATION MODE Pushbutton

Switches selection:

TRACK Coincident with Radar transmitter pulse

INTL Coincident with internal pulse
EXT (+) Coincident with external trigger
EXT (-) Coincident with external trigger

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1.8 INPUTS
AM EXT INPUT Connector: External AM

Input Impedance: >10 kΩ, ac coupled

Input Voltage: 3 VP-P for 28 to 32% modulation

3 dB Bandwidth at 30% AM: ≥4970 Hz (30 Hz to 5 kHz)

AM Percent Limit: 0% to 50%

Square Wave Modulation

(typical values):

FREQUENCY MODULATION RISE FALL

TIME TIME

500 Hz 50% (10 dB) 2 8 μs 6 0 μs

500 Hz 30% (6 dB) 2 4 μs 4 0 μs

EXT TRIG Connector: ac coupled, + or -

Level: 2 to 25 VP

Frequency: 50 Hz to 20 kHz

1.9 POWER
AC INPUT Connector:

Voltage: 103 to 253 VAC

Frequency: 50 to 440 Hz

Power Consumption ≤150 W

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APPENDIX A - I/O CONNECTORS PIN-OUT TABLES

CONNECTOR SIGNAL NAME TYPE INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL TYPE

J49002 AUX X-BAND SMA OUTPUT RF (X-Band)
J49003 ANLYZER RF N OUTPUT Attenuated Radar
X-BAND XMTR UUT Signal
J49004 VCO L-BAND SMA OUTPUT RF (L-Band)
J49005 AM EXT BNC INPUT External AM
J49006 FM EXT BNC INPUT External FM
J49007 50% VIDEO XMTR BNC OUTPUT TTL Video
J49008 AC ac Male INPUT ac Line Power
J49012 IF SCP SWP BNC OUTPUT 5 Vp-p 100 Hz
J49016 X-BAND N INPUT/OUTPUT RF (X-Band)
J49020 TEST VIDEO BNC INPUT External Pulse
J49021 TEST RF BNC INPUT RF (L-Band)
J49022 SYNC BNC OUTPUT TTL
J49023 DLYD SYNC BNC OUTPUT TTL
J49024 EXT TRIG BNC OUTPUT 2 to 25 Vp Pulse or
Sine Wave
J49025 IF BNC OUTPUT IF
J49026 XMTR DET BNC OUTPUT Detected Radar
UUT Pulse Signal
J49027 XMTR DSCRM BNC OUTPUT Reference Pulse
.1V/MHz (Amplitude Reflects
UUT Frequency)
J49028 XMTR HET MON BNC OUTPUT Radar UUT Pulse
Modulation

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APPENDIX B - TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

This Appendix contains a list of test equipment suitable for performing all of the maintenance
procedures contained in this manual. The equipment listed in this Appendix may exceed the
minimum required specifications for some of the procedures contained in this manual.

TYPE MODEL
Frequency Counter PM 6662 or Equivalent
L-Band Signal Generator Aeroflex 2023B w/Option 11 or Equivalent
Oscilloscope TEK 5032B or Equivalent
Pulse Generator HP8116A or Equivalent

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APPENDIX C - METRIC/BRITISH IMPERIAL CONVERSION TABLE

WITH NAUTICAL DISTANCE CONVERSIONS

TO MULTIPLY TO MULTIPLY
CONVERT: INTO: BY: CONVERT: INTO: BY:

cm feet 0.03281 meters feet 3.281

cm inches 0.3937 meters inches 39.37
feet cm 30.48 m/sec ft/sec 3.281

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feet meters 0.3048 m/sec km/hr 3.6
ft/sec km/hr 1.097 m/sec miles/hr 2.237
ft/sec knots 0.5921 miles feet 5280

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ft/sec miles/hr 0.6818 miles km 1.609
2 2
ft/sec cm/sec 30.48 miles meters 1609
2 2
ft/sec m/sec 0.3048 miles nmi 0.8684
grams ounces 0.03527 miles/hr ft/sec 1.467
inches cm 2.54 miles/hr km/hr 1.609
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kg pounds 2.205 miles/hr knots 0.8684
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kg/cm psi 0.0703 nmi feet 6080.27
km feet 3281 nmi km 1.8532
km miles 0.6214 nmi meters 1853.2
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km nmi 0.5396 nmi miles 1.1516

km/hr ft/sec 0.9113 ounces grams 28.34953
km/hr knots 0.5396 pounds kg 0.4536
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km/hr miles/hr 0.6214 psi kg/cm 0.0703
knots ft/sec 1.689 100 ft km 3.048
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knots km/hr 1.8532 100 ft miles 1.894

knots miles/hr 1.1516 100 ft nmi 1.645
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APPENDIX D - ABBREVIATIONS

A F
AC Alternating Current FCC Federal Communications
ac Alternating Current Commission
ADF Automatic Direction Finder FM Frequency Modulated
AFC Automatic Frequency Control FREQ Frequency
AM Amplitude Modulated Ft Feet
AMPL Amplifier
ANLYZER Spectrum Analyzer G
ARINC Aeronautical Radio, Inc.
ASCII American Standard Code for GEN Generator
9
Information Interchange GHz Gigahertz (10 )
ATE Automatic Test Equipment GND Ground
ATTEN Attenuation
AUX Auxiliary H
h Hexadecimal
B HET Heterodyne
BCD Binary-Coded Data HI High
hr Hour
C Hz Hertz
ccw Counterclockwise I
cm Centimeter
CMOS Complementary Metal-Oxide IEEE Institute of Electrical and
Semiconductor Electronic Engineers
CONT Control IF Intermediate Frequency
Cont Continued INTL Internal
CW Continuous Wave I/O Input/Output
cw Clockwise
K
D kg
3
Kilograms (10 )
3
D/A Digital to Analog kHz Kilohertz (10 )
3
dB Decibel km Kilometers (10 )
dBc Decibels relative to kts Knots (Velocity)
3
carrier kV Kilovolts (10 )
3
dBi Decibels above isotropic kW Kilowatts (10 )
dBm Decibels above one milliwatt
dc Direct Current L
DET Detector LED Light Emitting Diode
Div Division LO Local Oscillator
DLYD Delayed LO Low (Controls)
DMM Digital Multimeter LRU Line Repairable Unit
DSCRM Discriminator

E
EFF Effective
EXT External
Ext External

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M T
m Meters TGS Tangential Sensitivity Signal
Max Maximum TRIG Trigger
MDR Minimum Detectable Range TTL Transistor-Transistor Logic
MDS Minimum Discernible Signal
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MHz Megahertz (10 ) U
Min Minimum
UUT Unit Under Test
MKR Marker
MNL Manual V
MOD Modulator
MON Monitor V Volts
-3
ms Milliseconds (10 ) VAC Volts, Alternating Current
-3
mV Millivolt (10 ) VCO Voltage Controlled Oscillator
Vdc Volts, Direct Current
N VHF Very High Frequency
Vp Volts, Peak
N/A Not Applicable
Vp-p Volts, Peak-to-Peak
NM Nautical Miles
VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
nmi Nautical Miles
-9
ns Nanoseconds (10 ) W
O W Watts
OSC Oscillator X
P XCVR Transceiver
XMTR Transmitter
PC Printed Circuit
PM Pulse Modulated -6
μs Microseconds (10 )
PPM Pulse Position Modulated
PRF Pulse Repetition Frequency
psi Pounds per Square Inch
PWM Pulse Width Modulated
PWR Power

R
RCT Rain Echo Attenuation
Compensation Technique
RCV Receive
RCVR Receiver
Ref Reference
RF Radio Frequency
RMS Root Mean Square
R/T Receiver/Transmitter
RTCA Radio Technical Commission
for Aeronautics

S
SCOPE Oscilloscope
SCP Oscilloscope
sec Seconds
SEL Select
S/N Serial Number
STC Sensitivity Time Control
SWP Sweep
SYNC Synchronization

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