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GENERAL INFORMATION
4.1 SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL
This manual is intended to inform a qualified transmitter operator or technician of the normal
operating and maintenance procedures for the TWT Amplifier. It is not intended to be a course of
instruction for unqualified personnel.
4.2 OPERATION OVERVIEW
The
Amplifier is designed to amplify a low level microwave signal and supply a high power CW
output. The Amplifier system function is accomplished primarily through the use of a Traveling
Wave Tube (TWT), control circuitry and power supplies, which can be controlled either locally or
remotely. The major subassemblies are mounted on two separated decks. The upper deck houses the
Collector supply, Filament supply, TWT, control circuitry and all the RF components. The lower
deck houses the Helix supply.
FIGURE 2.0
SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
4.3 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
