BROADCAST ELECTRONICS INC.

TEST WORK INSTRUCTION NUMBER: TST-RFT-150 .

SUBJECT: RPT-30 (140-495MHz) TRANSMITTER FINAL TEST PAGE 1 OF 6 .

PREPARED BY: Michael Hert DATE 05-15-02 REVISION LEVEL A DATE 05-15-02 .

APPROVAL DATE 05-22-02 EFFECTIVITY Immediate .

PURPOSE: The purpose of the procedure is to establish a format to be used by

personnel in the final testing of the RPT-30 (140-495MHz) Transmitter.

SCOPE: This procedure is intended to be used in conjunction with associated drawings of

the RPT-30 (140-495MHz) Transmitter. The procedure assumes that the tester is
familiar with the test equipment, has already preformed the pretest procedure, and
will perform all assigned functions. The test supervisor shall supply any
additional information.

APPLICABLE
DOCUMENTS: RPT-30 Pre-test procedure (TST-RFT-143)

MATERIALS REQUIRED
• Digital multimeter
• Audio Analyzer
• Modulation Analyzer
• Spectrum Analyzer
• Frequency Counter
• RF Power Meter
• 50 Ω 100W (or Greater) Dummy Load with sampling attenuator
• DC Power Supply (13.5V ≈ 10A)

Setup

1) Acquire an RPT-30 manual (566-002) and while performing the following steps fill out
the test report sheet found on page 15. (See Appendix B)

2) Remove the lid.

3) Move the following front panel switches:

a. Frequency switch to the left position (F1).
b. Encode switch to the left position (OFF).
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c. Meter switch to the left position (POWER SUPPLY).

d. Control switch to the left position (OFF).

Power Supply Check

1) Connect the AC line cord to the AC input of the UUT.

2) Apply the correct input voltage according to the sales order.

3) Move the front panel CONTROL switch of the UUT to STANDBY.

4) Verify that the front panel meter of the UUT is near full scale and in the “RED.”

5) Using the voltmeter measure P1 pin 10 on the power supply board for 13.6V +/- 0.2V.
Adjust R2 for 13.6V if not within tolerance.

6) Move the front panel CONTROL switch of the UUT to STANDBY.

7) Disconnect the AC line cord.

Power Output Check

1) Connect the RF power meter to the output of the output filter board (J1).

2) Connect an external DC power supply (adjusted to 13.5V) to J1 of the I/O filter board
and apply power.

3) Move the front panel CONTROL switch of the UUT to TRANSMIT.

Note: If the unit is not already warm let it warm up for approximately 5 minutes.

4) Verify the proper output according to the frequency chart below. (Unless the sales order
states differently.)

150 MHz 40 W
215 MHz 40 W
300 MHz 35 W
400 MHz 30 W

Note: If the unit does not meet power out readjust using the Pretest procedure
(TST-RFT-143) Power Amplifier Alignment section.

5) Measure the current load on the external DC power supply for less then 6 Amps.
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6) Using the sampling attenuator from the dummy load, connect a spectrum analyzer and
verify that all spurious and harmonic output is down at least 60dB from the carrier.

7) Move the front panel CONTROL switch of the UUT to OFF.

8) Disconnect the DC power supply and reconnect the AC line cord

9) Move the front panel CONTROL switch of the UUT to TRANSMIT.

10) Re-check the output power and readjust if necessary.

11) Re-verify that the spurious emissions are still within tolerance.

12) Switch the front panel METER switch to RF OUT.

13) Re-adjust R5 on the output filter until the front panel meter reads 100%.

14) Move the front panel CONTROL switch of the UUT to OFF.

15) Disconnect the RF power meter from the output of the output filter board (J1).

16) Move the front panel CONTROL switch of the UUT to TRANSMIT.

17) Adjust R6 on the output filter until the front panel ANTENNA led is flashing.

18) Move the front panel CONTROL switch of the UUT to OFF.

19) Re-connect the RF power meter to the output of the output filter board (J1).

Encode Check

1) Move the front panel CONTROL switch of the UUT to STANDBY.

2) Move the front panel ENCODE Switch to ON.

3) Attach a scope probe attached to a frequency counter to the bottom leg of R32.

4) Adjust R37 on the audio board for 27Hz +/- 0.1Hz. (Unless the sales order states
different.)

Audio Compression Input Check

1) Set the Audio Analyzer for an unbalanced HI impedance output, while generating a
1KHz sine wave @ -40dBm into the UUT at the front panel INPUT 1.
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2) Set the front panel METER switch to AUDIO COMPRESSION.

3) Move the front panel CONTROL switch of the UUT to TRANSMIT.

4) Adjust R22 on the Audio board for 0 dB on the front panel meter.

5) Adjust the front panel INPUT 1 pot for 3dB of drop on the front panel meter.

6) Repeat step 5 for INPUT 2, INPUT 3, and INPUT 4. (Using their respective adjustment
pots.)

Modulator Check

1) Using the sampling attenuator from the dummy load, connect a frequency counter.

2) Move the front panel CONTROL switch of the UUT to TRANSMIT.

3) Adjust L1 and L2 on the modulator, until the unit is set to the frequency on the sales
order. +/- 300Hz for 150MHz or +/- 1KHz for 215, 300, and 450MHz.

4) Set the Frequency switch to F2.

5) Adjust L3 and L4 on the modulator, until the unit is set to the frequency on the sales
order. +/- 300Hz for 150MHz or +/- 1KHz for 215, 300, and 450MHz.

6) Using the sampling attenuator from the dummy load, connect a modulation analyzer.

7) Return the front panel frequency switch to F1.

8) Adjust R1 on the modulator for the deviation according to Appendix A.

9) Set the Frequency switch to F2.

10) Adjust R2 on the modulator for the deviation according to Appendix A.

11) Return the frequency switch to F1.

12) Check distortion of the unit for less than 2%.

13) Switch the front panel ENCODE switch to ON.

14) Adjust R33 on the audio board for an addition deviation of 600Hz. (IE: 5.4KHz = 6KHz)
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Finishing Up

1) Add the fiberglass insulation, Styrofoam cover (600-043), and oscillator lid (700-220-18)
to the top of the modulator board.

2) Place a strip of aluminum foil tape (510-250) on the heat sink of the amplifier to the back
panel just behind the 13.5 V regulator being careful not to short the regulator to ground.
(See figure 1)

3) Fasten down the lid using QTY (4) 500-187 screws in the back and QTY (13) 500-183
screws in the remaining holes.

4) Recheck the power out and audio compression and make adjustments if necessary.

5) Move the front panel CONTROL switch of the UUT to OFF.

6) Remove AC input.

7) Add a signed and dated TESTED sticker to the back of the unit.

End of Test.

Appendix A

When Setting the default deviation use the following chart (unless the sales order states
different.)

Frequency Deviation Frequency Deviation

150 MHz 3.6 KHz 450.01 MHz (TSL) 1.5 KHz
215 MHz 5.4 KHz 450.02 MHz (TSL) 1.5 KHz
300 MHz 5.4 KHz 450.98 MHz (TSL) 1.5 KHz
45X.XX MHz (Standard Band) 5.4 KHz 450.99 MHz (TSL) 1.5 KHz
45X.XXXX MHz (Narrow Band) 3.6 KHz 455.01 MHz (TSL) 1.5 KHz
450.925 MHz (Wide Band) 8.2 KHz 455.02 MHz (TSL) 1.5 KHz
455.925 MHz (Wide Band) 8.2 KHz 455.98 MHz (TSL) 1.5 KHz
45X.XXXX MHz (Export) 5.4KHz 455.99 MHz (TSL) 1.5 KHz
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Appendix B

When filling out the 100% Modulation in the test report use the following chart (unless the sales
order states different.)

Frequency Deviation Frequency Deviation

150 MHz 5 KHz 450.01 MHz (TSL) 1.5 KHz
215 MHz 7.5 KHz 450.02 MHz (TSL) 1.5 KHz
300 MHz 7.5 KHz 450.98 MHz (TSL) 1.5 KHz
45X.XX MHz (Standard Band) 7.5 KHz 450.99 MHz (TSL) 1.5 KHz
45X.XXXX MHz (Narrow Band) 5 KHz 455.01 MHz (TSL) 1.5 KHz
450.925 MHz (Wide Band) 10 KHz 455.02 MHz (TSL) 1.5 KHz
455.925 MHz (Wide Band) 10 KHz 455.98 MHz (TSL) 1.5 KHz
45X.XXXX MHz (Export) 7.5 KHz 455.99 MHz (TSL) 1.5 KHz

Figure 1