DNS

Question 1

What does DNS stand for?

Answer 1

Digital Northstar System

Question 2

DNS is a _____ used to _____.

Answer 2

touch screen, graphical user interface;
configure & monitor the R/Ts operating TX & RX frequencies, power levels, antenna selections & UHF subsystem components operating status

Question 3

What is the function of the DNS Operate screen?

Answer 3

default display; allows manual entry of TX & RX frequencies & keying on & off the R/T

Question 4

What is the function of the DNS System Configuration screen?

Answer 4

provides an interface for selecting T1 level, power level, & antenna selection

Question 5

What is the function of the DNS System Status screen?

Answer 5

displays operating frequencies, power levels, signal strengths, noise ratios, & system info

Question 6

What is the normal range for RX strength?

Answer 6

-70 dBm to 5 dBm

Question 7

What are the three ranges (green, yellow, red) for signal noise ratio?

Answer 7

green = 22.5 dB

Question 8

What is the function of the DNS Preset Database screen?

Answer 8

allows for selection of presets for up to 21 previously stored frequencies

Question 9

What is the function of the DNS Frequency Edit screen?

Answer 9

allows for editing presets with previously stored frequencies