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AS-3226C/URC

VTM-07-00

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Valcom Manufacturing Group, Inc.

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SECTION 5

TROUBLESHOOTING

5-1. INTRODUCTION

.   Transmission trouble in the receiving or transmitting system of which

the AS-3226C/URC VHF Antenna is a part may be caused by trouble in the antenna, in another
piece of equipment, or in the transmission line. If trouble occurs, check to determine that the
equipment and the RF transmission line being used with the antenna are functioning properly
before attempting to follow the procedures described in this section. The antenna is essentially a
sealed assembly and as such is non repairable.

5-2. TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

.  Table 5-1 lists possible troubles with references to the

appropriate procedures in this section.

5-3. MAINTENANCE TURN-ON PROCEDURE

.  The AS-3226C/URC VHF Antenna is

turned on when the ship's VHF receiving and transmitting equipment is turned on.

5-4. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES

.   Table 5-2 is a troubleshooting procedures

table.

Table 5-1.  Troubleshooting Index

Functional

Area

Troubleshooting

Paragraph

Troubleshooting

Diagram

Functional

Description

Paragraph

Alignment

Adjust

Paragraph

Subnormal antenna

operation

5-4

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3-1

6-2

Table 5-2.  Troubleshooting Procedures

Summary of Contents for AS-3226C/URC

Page 1: ...TECHNICAL MANUAL VTM 07 007 OPERATION AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AS 3226C URC VHF ANTENNA...

Page 2: ...a N1H 6L3 Tel 519 824 3220 Fax 519 824 3411 Web Site www valcom guelph com E mail enquiries valcom guelph com REVISION SHEET Revision Description Date Original Issue November 13 2007 Errors in this pu...

Page 3: ...ONAL DESCRIPTION 6 3 1 Functional Description 6 a Electrical Balance 6 b Radiation Patterns 6 4 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE 7 4 1 Introduction 7 4 2 Scheduled Maintenance Action Index 7 4 3 Preventive Maint...

Page 4: ...irements 14 8 6 Installation Procedures 14 8 7 Installation Checkout 14 LIST OF FIGURES Figure Page 1 1 VHF Antenna AS 3226C URC 2 3 1 Balancing Transformer Arrangement 6 4 1 VSWR Test Setup 9 8 1 Ins...

Page 5: ...S 3226C URC VHF Antenna see figure 1 1 is a general purpose high performance reliable vertically polarized broadband dipole covering the 30 to 108 MHz frequency range It is designed for use under the...

Page 6: ...AS 3226C URC VTM 07 007 Valcom Manufacturing Group Inc 2 Figure 1 1 VHF Antenna AS 3226C URC...

Page 7: ...ttern Horizontal omnidirectional Vertical figure 8 Temperature Operating 54 C to 65 C Non Operating 62 C to 71 C Wind Velocity 120 mph Humidity 95 Shock Qualified to meet MIL S 901C Grade A Vibration...

Page 8: ...tenance and trouble shooting Modulating Source General Radio Type 1214 A VHF Generator General Radio Type 1211 C and Type 1215 C Impedance Bridge PRD Electronic Type 3302 Standing Wave Indicator HP Mo...

Page 9: ...007 Valcom Manufacturing Group Inc 5 SECTION 2 OPERATION 2 1 GENERAL The AS 3226C URC Antenna has no operating controls or indicators It operates only when the ship s VHF receiving and transmitting eq...

Page 10: ...adiator to be fed in a balanced manner eliminating extraneous line currents see figure 3 1 a Electrical Balance The electrical balance provided for the radiating elements permits feeding the antenna d...

Page 11: ...ented for this equipment aboard your ship or station 4 2 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ACTION INDEX Table 4 1 lists preventive maintenance procedures and scheduled performance tests 4 3 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENAN...

Page 12: ...y grounded Table 4 1 Scheduled Maintenance Action Index Periodicity Maintenance Action Reference A Inspect antenna for dirt 4 3 a A Check painted surfaces for wear chipping etc 4 3 b A Check the VSWR...

Page 13: ...ed frequency as indicated on electronic counter b Tune impedance bridge for maximum reading as indicated on standing wave indicator c Set reference level on standing wave indicator to 1 0 on SWR scale...

Page 14: ...es described in this section The antenna is essentially a sealed assembly and as such is non repairable 5 2 TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX Table 5 1 lists possible troubles with references to the appropriate p...

Page 15: ...cated by megohmmeter connected between inner and outer conductors of RF connector 1 Defective RF connector or RF gasket 2 Defective internal assembly in antenna Replace antenna High VSWR greater than...

Page 16: ...RECTIVE MAINTENANCE 6 1 INTRODUCTION No corrective maintenance can be performed on the AS 3226C URC VHF Antenna 6 2 ADJUSTMENTS AND ALIGNMENT No adjustments and alignment are applicable to the antenna...

Page 17: ...s shipped b List of Manufacturers Table 7 2 contains the name address and Federal Supply Code for Manufacturers of the manufacturers supply items for the equipment as referenced in Table 7 1 Table 7 1...

Page 18: ...es are required observe normal precautions when handling the antenna 8 4 FOUNDATION The antenna should be installed vertically on a mounting plate that has bolt holes matching those in the antenna bas...

Page 19: ...Inc 15 Figure 8 1 Installation Data of the AS 3226C URC Antenna 8 7 INSTALLATION CHECKOUT Checkout of the antenna after installation can only be accomplished by operating the ship s receiving and tra...

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