UHF C3 Flashcards
What is the purpose of UHF C3?
It is a high-power, LOS airborne communications system with both voice and data capabilities
What is the Frequency Modulation (FM) range for C3?
225.000MHz- 399.975MHz
Where are the 5 UHF C3 antennas located?
Tx 1- Top of the fuselage, forward of MILSTAR antenna. (FS470)
Tx 2- Below Tx 1 bottom of fuselage (FS470)
Tx3- After of Tx 2 on bottom (FS570)
Receive(RCV) 4- Bottom of fuselage, at FS1150
RCV 5- Top of aircraft forward of VLF receive antenna. (Cross dipole antenna)
What is the nominal RF impedance for the C3 antennas?
50 ohms
The UHF C3 can provide RF power handling capability of up to _____ Watts?
1,500
What is the function of the UHF C3 antennas?
To provide voice and data TX and RCV capabilities.
Where are the UHF CONTROL panels located?
P30 bay 1 and 2
What are the power requirements for the UHF CONTROL panel?
28 VDC from CONT 1&2 C/B’s on 28 VDC DISTR 2 panel on P30
What is the function of the UHF CONTROL panel?
To select and control individual RF, operating mode, and R/T output power.
**Either of the UHF CONTROL panels can control the 3 UHF C3 R/T’s.
How many preset frequencies and manual frequencies can the UHF CONTROL panel have?
20 preset.
7,000 manual
The UHF AUX CONTROL panel is located in?
The P30 bay 2
What is the power requirement for the UHF AUX CONTROL panel?
28 VDC from AUX CONT C/B from 28vdc DISTR 2 PNL on P30
The function of the UHF AUX CONTROL panel is..
To provide primary input power, associated equipment selection, control and indications for the UHF C3 Radio subsystem…
Provide selection between UHF Control # 1 & 2
Provide squelch override
The UHF C3 MODE SELECT panel is located in ..
P30 bay 2
The function of the UHF C3 MODE SELECT panel is…
To provide the switching controls necessary to select which system will interface with the UHF C3 radios.
What is the power requirement for the UHF C3 MODE SELECT panel?
28 VDC MODE SEL C/B from 28 VDC DISTR 2 Panel on P30
Where is the BCA (Baseband Control Assembly) located?
C2 cabinet above the UHF C3 HPAs