
DC REMOTE CONTROL
In DC Remote Control Systems, DC currents are selectively
applied to a telephone pair at a remote control console to set
the system operating characteristics. Items that are controlled
by the DC Remote Control system include selecting the num-
ber of channels, scan option, Channel Guard Disable, Re-
peater Disable, and Auxiliary Receiver. In some cases
combinations of the above may be selected. Refer to the
Control Panel Manual for details.
TONE REMOTE CONTROL
Up to 13 functions may be controlled in the Tone Remote
Control system. This is accomplished by applying the speci-
fied tone frequency at the prescribed level to the transmission
medium at a remote control console for detection by the Tone
Remote Control system on the Control Shelf. The controlled
functions include transmitter/receiver selection, Rx Channel
Guard Disable, Channel Guard or Repeater Enable/Disable,
Auxiliary function on/off, repeater enable, scan or sim. moni-
tor or repeater disable, and Tx hold. Refer to the Maintenance
Manual for the Control Shelf for a complete description of the
system.
CHANNEL GUARD
In stations equipped with Channel Guard, the Channel Guard
Board is plugged into the System Board at P908 and P909.
Each MASTR II receiver is equipped with a tone reject filter
to prevent the CG tone from being heard in the speaker. In
addition, all transmitters are provided with a Channel Guard
Modulation control which is adjusted for proper deviation.
Channel Guard is a continuous tone controlled squelch system
that provides communications control in accordance with EIA
standard RS-220. The system utilizes standard tone frequen-
cies from 721.9 to 203.5 Hz with both the encoder and oper-
ating on the same frequency. The STE circuit (Squelch Tail
Eliminator) employs a phase shift of approximately 180 de-
grees in the encode function to eliminate an undesirable noise
burst after each transmission.
The decoder operates in conjunction with the receiver to
inhibitallcallsthat are nottone coded withtheproper Channel
Guard tone frequency. The Volume/Squelch output of the
receiver is applied to the Channel Guard decoder at P908-1.
When the received signal is not properly coded with the CG
tone, a ground is supplied through P908-5 to mute the re-
ceiver. When a properly coded signal is received, the receiver
unsquelches and the desired signal is heard. In duplex combi-
nations, a separate encoder isused in the exciter anda separate
decoder is used in the receiver.
A Channel Guard Filter is used in the remote audio to attenu-
ate frequencies below 203.5 Hertz to prevent the Channel
Guard tone from being applied to the remote audio pair.
A repeater will not key in Channel Guard systems unless the
received signal is coded with the proper Channel Guard tone.
The CG MONITOR function when selected will not allow the
repeater to key on an encoded signal but will allow the
operator to hear all channel activity.
INITIAL ADJUSTMENT
After the MASTR II station has been installed as described in
the Installation Manual, the following adjust-ments should be
made by an authorized electronics technician before the sta-
tion is placed in service.
TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
1. Deviation Monitor
2. Wattmeter, 50 ohms, rated power
3. RF Generator, (Station RF Frequencies)
4. AC Voltmeter
5. 30 dB Coupler
TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENT
Transmitter adjustment includes measuring the forward and
reflected power and adjusting the antenna length for optimum
ratio, then setting the transmitter to the rated power output.
Next measure and record the frequency and modulation for
future reference. For complete transmitter adjustment proce-
dures, refer to the Alignment Procedure in the applicable radio
Maintenance Manual.
RECEIVER ADJUSTMENT
Initial adjustment of the receiver includes tuning the input
circuit to match the antenna, adjusting the station volume
control, and setting the station squelch control. Refer to the
FrontEnd Alignmentand AdjustmentProceduresintheMain-
tenance Manual.
STATION VOLUME (R3 on System Board)
1. Apply a 1000 microvolt on-frequency test signal modulated
by 1000 Hz with 3 kHz deviation to the receiver antenna
jack J937.
2. Turn service speaker switch (S1) to desired RCVR posi-
tion.
3. Connect an AC Voltmeter across J905 terminals 1 & 2
andadjustR3forareadingof6.3VoltsRMSonthemeter.
4. Set VOLUME switch S2 on the service speaker to the
desired listening level.
STATION SOUELCH (R901 on Receiver
Exciter Door)
1. Turn the SQUELCH control clockwise as far as possible.
2. Turn the SQUELCH control counterclockwise until the
noise just disappears, then advance the control (clock-
wise) another 20 degrees.
LOCAL CONTROL MODULATION
ADJUSTMENT
1. Apply a 1000 Hz, 1 VRMS signal across P3-2 (MIC HI)
and P3-1 (low). Connect a 0.5 microfarad (or larger) DC
blocking capacitor in series with the MIC HI lead, P3-2.
2. Set MOD ADJUST control R127 on the exciter for 4.5
kHz deviation as indicated on a frequency modulation
monitor.
3. Whiletalking in a normalvoice,atthestationmicrophone
adjust LOCAL TX MOD LEVEL R222 (Tone Panel) or
R46 (DC Panel) on the Control Panel for a deviation of 3
to 4 kHz as measured on the deviation monitor.
REPEATER CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
1. Apply a 1000 Hz, on frequency signal modulated with
1000 Hz tone at 3 kHz deviation to the station receiver.
2. Adjust TX MOD control R60 on the Control Panel for a
3.0 kHz deviation as indicated on the deviation monitor.
REMOTE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS
Thetransmittermodulation gain,theremote audioinputand
line output must be adjusted before placing the station in
operation. Refer to the DC Remote Control or the Tone
Remote Control Maintenance Manual for these adjust-
ments.
REPEATER CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
The repeater drop out delay timing may be adjusted before
placing the station in operation. Refer to the MASTR II
Repeater Station Control Panel Maintenance Manual for
these adjustments.
MAINTENANCE
To insure high operating efficiency and to prevent mechani-
cal and electrical failures from interrupting system opera-
tion, routine checks should be made of all mechanical and
electrical parts at regular intervals. This preventive mainte-
nance should include the checks listed in the table of Main-
tenance Checks.
TEST AND TROUBLESHOOTING
PROCEDURES
The individual Maintenance Manuals for the transmitter
and receiver describe standard test procedures which the
technician can use to compare the actual performance of the
transmitter or receiver against the specifications of the unit
when shipped from the factory. In addition, specific trou-
bleshooting procedures are available to assist the technician
when servicing the transmitter and receiver.
Removing IC "s and other soldered-in components can be
easily accomplished by using a de-soldering tool. To re-
move an IC, heat each lead separately on the solder side and
remove the old solder with the de-soldering tool.
An alternate method is to use a special soldering tip that
heats all of the pins simultaneously.
Adjusting theVOLUMEcontrolforlevelshigherthan
specified may cause damage to the speaker.
CAUTION
LBI-31899F
3