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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FS700 LORAN-C Frequency Standard
Condensed Information
Safety and Preparation for Use
iii
Symbols
v
Specifications
vi
Abridged Command List
viii
Quick Start
x
Operation
Introduction to LORAN-C
1
Signal Characteristics
1
Phase Coding
3
Signal Propagation
3
Blink Transmissions
3
Additional Information
4
LORAN-C Station List
5
FS700 Overview
9
Introduction
9
Antenna
9
Signal Acquisition
9
Locking to LORAN-C
10
Signal Errors
10
Front/Rear Panel Features
11
Front Panel Features
11
Rear Panel Features
12
Front Panel Operation
14
Introduction
14
LORAN Tracking
14
Overview
14
Tracking Menu
15
GRI Selection
15
Station Selection
15
Search Mode
16
Time Constant
16
Keyboard Lock
16
Status Menu
17
Gain, Signal to Noise
17
Phase
17
Stations Found
18
Status Timing
18
Signal Quality
18
Tracking Point Monitoring
18
Notch Filters
19
Tuning the Notch Filters
19
Search Problems
20
Tracking Problems
21
Frequency Generation
and Calibration
23
Frequency Menu
23
Phase Menu
23
Time Menu
25
Setup Menu
25
Programming
Programming the FS700
27
Communications
27
GPIB Communication
27
Front Panel LED's
27
Data Window
27
Command Syntax
27
Programming Errors
28
Detailed Command List
28
Tracking Control Commands
28
Tracking Status Commands
30
Phase Meter Commands
31
Status Reporting Commands
33
Hardware Test Commands
34
Status Byte Definitions
35
Status Reporting
35
Serial Poll Status Byte
35
Standard Event Status Byte
35
LORAN Status Byte
36
Programming Examples
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Microsoft C - Example 1
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IBM Basic - Example 2
39
Test and Calibration
Troubleshooting
41
Self Test Errors
41
GPIB Interface Problems
42
Hardware Troubleshooting
43
16-Bit DAC Test
43
RF Circuitry Test
43
Integrator Test
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