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SD Series Ref. Manual (Packet & Transparent Mode)
MDS 05-4846A01, Rev. C
6.7 View/Set Radio (RF) Operating Parameters
RF Output Power Setting
The RF output power of the transceiver may be set between 20 and 37
dBm (0.1 to 5 watts) in1 dB increments. The default setting is
37 dBm
.
Full power is not required in many cases, and lower settings will place
less demand on the DC power supply and may reduce the chance of
interference with other stations. Only the power necessary to carry out
reliable communications should be used.
NOTE:
MDS SD2 power is limited to 2 watts in Band B (220-222)
MHz to meet regulatory requirements.
To view or adjust the RF output power setting, proceed as follows:
1. Access the Basic Settings Menu by following this navigation path:
Radio Configuration Menu>>Basic Settings Menu
(see Figure 35). The
power level is displayed to the right of
RF Output Power
.
2. If changes are needed, select
RF Output Power
and enter a new value
in the field to the right of the parameter. Press the
key to
apply the change.
Invisible place holder
Figure 35. Basic Settings Menu
(
Radio Configuration Menu>>Basic Settings Menu
)
Modem Type Setting
The over-the-air data speed and bandwidth of the radio’s transmitted
signal is determined by the
Modem Type
setting on the Basic Settings sub-
menu (Figure 35). All radios in the network must use the same modem
setting if they are to communicate with one another. The default setting
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