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FCC ID: K6630453X20 
ID: 511B-30453X20 

 

Alignmenmt 

 

Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 

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Required Test Equipment   

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RF Signal Generator with calibrated output level at 200 MHz 

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Deviation Meter (linear detector)   

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AF Millivoltmeter   

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SINAD Meter 

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Inline Wattmeter with 5% accuracy at 200 MHz 

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Regulated DC Power Supply: 0V to 10 VDC, 3A 

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50-ohm Non-reactive Dummy Load: 10W at 200 MHz 

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Frequency Counter: >0.1 ppm accuracy at 200 MHz 

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AF Signal Generator   

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DC Voltmeter: high impedance 

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VHF Sampling Coupler 

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AF Dummy Load: 16 Ohms, 1 W   

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Oscilloscope 

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Spectrum Analyzer 

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HX270S Marine Transceiver 

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IBM® PC/compatible computer with Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, or Vista 

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Standard Horizon HX290 Service Flag Controller Program and Alignment Jig. 

 
Alignment Preparation & Precautions 
A dummy load and inline wattmeter must be connected to the main antenna jack in all 
procedures that call for transmission. Correct alignment is not possible with an 
antenna.  
After completing one step, read the following step to determine whether the same test 
equipment will be required. If not, remove the test equipment (except dummy load and 
wattmeter, if connected) before proceeding. 
Correct alignment requires that the ambient temperature be the same as that of the 
transceiver and test equipment, and that this temperature be held constant between 
68 °F and 86 °F (20 °C and 30 °C). When the transceiver is brought into the shop from 
hot or cold air it should be allowed some time for thermal equalization with the 
environment before alignment. If possible, alignments should be made with oscillator 
shields and circuit boards firmly affixed in place. Also, the test equipment must be 
thoroughly warmed up before beginning. 
Note:  Signal levels in dB referred to in this procedure are based on 0 dBµ = 0.5 µV 
(closed circuit). 
 

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