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9.4
Transmitter Troubleshooting
Table 9-4
lists the possible causes of, and corrections for, transmitter problems.
Symptom
No RF Power Out
No Modulation;
Distorted Modulation
Bad Microphone Sensitivity
No/Low signaling
(PL, DPL, MDC)
Cannot Set Deviation
Balance
9.5
Encryption Troubleshooting
Table 9-5
lists the possible causes of, and corrections for, encryption problems.
No "KEYLOAD" on Radio Display When
Keyloading Cable is Attached to the Radio
Side Connector
Keyloader Displays "FAIL"
Table 9-4. Transmitter Troubleshooting Chart
Possible Cause
1. TX Power Level or Frequency
2. No Injection To Power
Amplifier
3. Antenna Switch/Connector
1. Programming
2. VOCON Board
1. Check Deviation and
Compensation
2. Microphone
1. Programming
2. VOCON Board
RF Board
Table 9-5. Encryption Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom
Basic Troubleshooting: Transmitter Troubleshooting
Correction or Test (Measurements
Taken at Room Temperature)
Check TX power level and frequency
programming (from tuner)
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Check deviation and compensation
settings using the tuner
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Realign if necessary
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Check programming
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Possible Cause
1. Defective Keyload Cable
2. Defective Radio
1. Wrong Keyloader Type
2. Bad Keyloader
3. Defective Radio
Corrective Action
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Use correct keyloader
type. Refer to Keyloader
User Guide for more
information
Try another keyloader
Send radio to depot