PRC1099A-MS
14-1
Chapter 14: Maintenance
The PRC1099A is a complex radio that uses advanced design techniques to
ensure high performance and trouble free service. Only skilled personnel who
fully understand the PRC1099A’s operation and who are trained to use the
correct test equipment should service this radio.
14.1
Test Equipment
Table 14-1 below provides recommendations for using specific test equipment
to service the PRC1099A as well as a description of each key characteristic
relevant to the PRC1099A.
Table 14-1 Test Equipment List
Equipment
Description
Essential
Synthesized
Signal Generator
Frequency range: 1 to 105 MHz (minimum)
Calibration x Setting Accuracy: 1 kHz (minimum)
Output: 0.1V to 1V (with accurate attenuator)
SINAD/Audio
Level Meter
SINAD: 1000 Hz/Audio Level
Electronic
Multimeter
General purpose
Input Impedance: 10M ohm (minimum)
Digital Voltmeter
(DVM)
General purpose
Accuracy: 1% (10V range)
Frequency
Counter
Frequency range: 1 to 105 MHz
Accuracy: 1 ppm (minimum)
Wattmeter
Impedance: 50 ohm
Power: 50W (full scale)
Frequency: 2 to 30 MHz
(Thruline, 50W Element x Load)
Power Supply
12V, 8A regulated
