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INTRODUCTION
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PURPOSE, SCOPE AND CONTENT OF USER MANUAL
This manual provides installation and operation instructions as well as pertinent technical data
for the RX-400A HF/VHF/UHF DSP Receiver. The manual was prepared using MIL-STD-1221,
Department of Defense Handbook for Evaluation of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Manuals
as a guideline. It is organized into Chapters along with a Table of contents, List of Illustrations,
and List of Tables.
Chapter 2 presents general information about the RX-400A Receiver including functional
capabilities, performance specifications and physical characteristics.
Chapter 3 provides information concerning the unpacking, inspection and mounting of the
Receiver. This chapter also provides instructions for making connections to the Receiver as well
as identifying the use and location of chassis mounted components.
Chapter 4 provides detailed descriptions of all the front panel operating controls, rear panel
configuration switch and purpose of front panel status indicators.
Chapter 5 provides a brief theory of operation to provide the User with a working knowledge of
the Receiver.
Chapter 6 contains the information and steps required to initially load or update the Receiver
Firmware.
Chapter 7 Provides the User and System Manager with the data necessary to effect remote
control of the Receiver to include interface description, message formatting and command
descriptions.
Chapter 8 describes the Audio Streaming function.
Chapter 9 provides maintenance information.
Chapter 10 gives instructions to prepare the Receiver for storage or shipment
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