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Scheduled Maintenance
Park Air recommends that scheduled maintenance is carried out at twelve-monthly intervals. Scheduled
maintenance comprises the following checks:

Number Check Tools/Test Equipment Required

1 Ensure the equipment is clean and that external Camel hair brush/clean lint-free
connectors are securely fitted. cloths.

2 Check and reset (if required) the transmitter's VHF frequency counter.
internal reference frequency.

3 Perform a BIT interruptive test.

4 Perform an ac and dc change-over check (if both

supplies are connected).

Cleaning and Checking Security of Connectors

Remove all dust and dirt from the equipment's exterior using a lint-free cloth and camel hair brush. Check
all external connections are secure and free from damage.

Setting the Transmitter’s Internal Reference Frequency

To set the transmitter’s internal reference frequency, use the following procedure. Note that references
to the switch in the procedure mean the Scroll/Select switch.

(1) Ensure the transmitter does not

have an offset.
(2) Connect a frequency counter to the F r e q u e n c y
front panel Reference connector.
C h a n n e l
(3) From the Main screen, press the S e t t i n g s
switch to display the Control
E x i t
screen. Turn the switch until
Settings is highlighted. Press the Control Screen
switch.
(4) Ensure the Settings screen is B a n d E d g e s
displayed. Turn the switch until Ref
Freq is highlighted, then press the R e f F r e q 5 0 . 0 %
switch. B a c k l i g h t 0 3 0 s

(5) With Ref Freq selected turn the E x i t < < > >
switch clockwise or anti-clockwise
Settings Screen
until the frequency counter reads
20.950000 MHz ±10 Hz, then press
the switch.

(6) Turn the switch clockwise until Exit is highlighted, then press the switch. You are returned to the
Main screen.
(7) Disconnect the frequency counter.

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