User's Manual Part 1

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Operation of the Manpack in Frequency Hopping Mode ..................................................... 234
Operation of the PRC-2090 Tactical Manpack in Temporary Base Stations ...................... 235
Tactical Broadband Dipole Antenna (2090-02-03) ............................................ 235
Tactical Broadband Dipole Antenna Configurations .......................................... 236
Horizontal Dipole .............................................................................. 236
Inverted V ......................................................................................... 236
Sloping Dipole .................................................................................. 237
Inverted U......................................................................................... 237
Tactical Tunable Wire Dipole Antenna (2090-02-01) ........................................ 238
Tactical Tunable Wire Dipole Antenna Configurations ...................................... 239
Horizontal Dipole .............................................................................. 239
Inverted V ......................................................................................... 239
Sloping Dipole .................................................................................. 240
Single Ended .................................................................................... 240
Connectors ............................................................................................................................. 241
Auxiliary Socket ............................................................................................................. 241
ESU/CW Socket .............................................................................................................. 242
Handset Socket .............................................................................................................. 243
Power Socket (on Battery Pack) ................................................................................... 244
Barrett PRC-2090 Vehicle and Base Docking Stations ........................................................ 245
Vehicle Docking Station ................................................................................................ 245
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 245
Vehicle Docking Station position ...................................................................... 245
Safety ............................................................................................... 245
Convenience .................................................................................... 245
Strength ........................................................................................... 246
Air circulation .................................................................................... 246
Obstruction ....................................................................................... 246
Power Wiring .................................................................................... 246
Antenna ............................................................................................ 247
Antenna Mounting ............................................................ 247
Antenna Feed Cables ....................................................... 247
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) ............................. 247
Noise Suppression ........................................................................... 248
Ignition Systems ............................................................... 249
Coil to Battery Wiring ........................................................ 249
Battery Charging System .................................................. 249
Alternator / Generator to Battery Wiring ............................ 249
Alternator to Regulator Control Wire ................................. 249
Other Regulator Wires ...................................................... 249
Other Noise Sources ........................................................ 249
Electric Motors (Windscreen Wipers, Fans Etc.) ............... 249
Engine Instrumentation ..................................................... 250
General Noise Suppression Tips ...................................... 250
Base Docking Station .................................................................................................... 251
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 251
Unpacking and Inspection ................................................................................ 251
Fixed Station Installations................................................................................. 251
Transceiver Position ......................................................................... 251
Operating Convenience .................................................... 251