Skanti TRP 5000, Instruction Manual

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2. Operating Instructions
2.1 Distress Operation on,2182 kHz
Set controls as fellows:
A SUPPLY to TRANSMIT
B C BANDs to 2182 kHz
D
VOLUME clockwise
E
SENSITIVITY fully clockwise
F
MODE to TRANSMIT ALARM
G
Press and release ALARM START
The alarm signal is now transmitted for approx. 45 seconds and may be
monitored in the handset earpiece. When the alarm signal ceases depress
handset key and, speaking clearly into microphone, transmit distress
message.
If it is required to repeat the alarm signal transmission, it Is only
necessary to press and release the ALARM START push button again.
An alarm signal transmission may be interrupted at any time by turning the
MODE switch to A3H.
NOTE: In the TRANSMIT ALARM mode on 2182 kHz the power output of the
transmitter is automatically set to FULL POWER SIMPLEX independent of
the setting of the POWER switch.
2.2 Tuning to 2182 kHz
1. Set SUPPLY switch to TRANSMIT.
30 seconds after switching on the transmitter is ready for operation.
2. Set BAND switch to 2182 kHz.
The band-indicator lamp will show constant light indicatingthat2182
kHz is selected. The FREQUENCY
NO display will extinguish.
3. Press TUNE button and adjust TUNING control for maximum deflection on
ANTENNA CURRENT meter.
The tuning range on 2182 kHz is reduced so that power is transmitted
even when the TUNIN-G control is not adjusted.
The transmitter is now ready for operation.
NOTE: The type of service used on 2182 kHz is A3H, simplex. This mode is
automatically selected when the BAND switch is set to 2182 kHz, and the
MODE switch can therefore be set to any position except TESTALARM. The
equipment will also work in the simplex mode even if the POWER switch is
in a DUPLEX position.