Park Air T6M, User Manual

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FACILITIES
A facilities connector is fitted to the base station's rear panel. It provides the following interfaces:
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Audio in/out and PTT control for connection to a Voice Communication and Control System
(VCCS).
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Audio out for connection to a tape recording system.
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An audio operated squelch signal that allows an external ‘busy’ indication.
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A transmit inhibit input signal. This input may be used to prevent the base station being keyed.
REMOTE CONTROLLERS
Up to four T6M Controllers can be connected to a base station. Each controller allows remote
transmission and reception on the frequency currently selected at the base station. Full details of the
controller are contained in the T6M Controller User Guide.
POWER SUPPLIES
The base station can operate from an ac mains supply, an external dc supply, or an internal battery (see
‘Options’ on page 11). When both an ac and a dc supply are connected, the base station operates from
the ac input; the dc input acts as a backup in case the mains fails.
PROGRAMMING THE BASE STATION'S PERSONALITY
The base station's ‘personality’ is programmed into its internal memory and defines up to 760 channel
frequencies, the required operating modes, and various secondary options. When the equipment is
received from PAE, the personality is either:
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A personality programmed to the user's specific requirements.
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A default personality that covers the 760 channels (25 kHz spaced) available in the VHF
aeronautical frequency band. No frequencies are allocated to the priority list, and no scan
groups are set.
A programming kit is available from PAE. This allows a new personality to be programmed into the radio
at any time.
The kit comprises software loaded on a CD-ROM, and a programming lead. An IBM™ compatible
laptop, or Personal Computer (PC) running Microsoft Windows™ 95 or 98 must be available to
reprogramme the radio.
To order the programming kit, contact PAE quoting part number 70-T6MPMKIT.
T6M Base Station User Guide
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