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WX-950
Installation Manual
3-6
Rev. C
Figure 3-8. WX-PA Antenna Alignment
c. Secure the WX-PA cable to the aircraft with the attached suction cup and route the cable to the
cockpit.
d. Connect the remaining end of the WX-PA antenna cable to the WX-PA.
e. Power up the WX-PA.
f. Power up the WX-950. After completion of the self-test, verify that the WX-950 is in the weather
mapping mode (i.e., 360° Weather View at the 200 nmi range, see figure 3-6).
g. Set the WX-950 to the STRIKE display mode; 100 nmi range. To toggle between the cell and
strike modes, press the button labeled CELL or STRIKE. Press the arrow keys to step through
the operating ranges.
h. Select the Continuous Out mode displayed on the WX-PA menu and press MENU/ENTR.
NOTE
During continuous output mode, the strike counter should read between 560 and 600.
i. Select a top mount or a bottom mount antenna configuration on the WX-PA keyboard (“ A” key),
as appropriate.
j. Select a cardinal bearing and a range of 120 nmi.
k. Use the F1 and F2 keys to adjust range and the F3 and F4 keys to adjust bearing.
NOTE
The WX-950 will plot data at one-half the range selected on the WX-PA.
l. Press MENU/ENTER to start the test.
NOTE
Adjustments to range and bearing can be made while the test is in progress.