RFX-RMT-II Dual Band
LAST REV: April 2008
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Operator’s Manual
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9 PREPARING FOR OPERATION
EQUIPMENT PREPARATION
Before leaving the equipment base to undertake an operation it is recommended that the
following equipment checks be made.
9.1 The RMT-II Dual Band Transmitter
9.1.1 Antennas
Depending on the frequency band, the RMT-II Dual Band can be used with a variety of RF
Central antennas
CO series Omni antennas are typically used for ground based mobile operations, or
helicopter air to ground
GPS controlled antenna for helicopter air to ground
PA series Low profile antennas are used to uplink ground to air, or on-board linking
HX series antennas offer increased gain and directivity
FBA fan-beam antennas offer increased gain and 90 degree sector coverage.
Parabolic antennas offer the highest gain, and longest operation range
Full details are given in the RF Central Antennas data sheets
9.1.2 Checks
The transmitter may be powered from an external DC PSU, or through the matched RFX-
RMTC Dual Band transmit controller
.
Confirm the correct encoder mode of operation is selected. 8.4.6.
Confirm the correct frequency is selected. 8.4.1.
Confirm the correct video input type is selected. 8.4.3.
Confirm the correct audio input type is selected. 8.4.2.
Confirm the correct audio level is selected (analog audio only). 8.4.2.
Check that the video, audio, DC and RF cables are in good condition.
