User's Manual

3dB of line loss, the output power (Wattage) will decrease by half. For example, if you had a
35W radio and had a line loss of 3dB in your cable, the output power would be 17.5W, thereby
reducing the range of the radio’s signal. Every 6 db of loss will reduce the radio’s effective
range by 50%.
Power Supplies
Maintain batteries in a fully charged state. The ADL Vantage batteries will last longer if they are
not allowed to become completely discharged. We recommend routinely connecting the
battery to its charger after every working day and for 24 hours every 3 months during period of
non-use. This will assure optimal performance and long battery life.
Equipment Care
Routine equipment care will prolong the life and reliability of your ADL family products. Radio
communication equipment is susceptible to damage from shock or environmental extremes.
Never operate the ADL Vantage outside the operating specifications contained in Appendix
C.
Error Codes
The ADL Vantage performs a variety of power-up and run-time tests to assure optimal
operation. Tests include environmental as well as electrical measurements designed to avoid
damage to the unit while maintaining adequate operation. In the event of an error condition,
an error code is displayed on the LCD screen and the Power LED flashes the number of the
error code (two flashes for Error Code 02, followed by a pause, two more flashes, etc.). Table 3
lists the possible error conditions.
Code Description
01 Input voltage is too high
02 Input voltage is too low
08 Internal temperature exceeds limit for
operation
E11 Memory error
E15 TX Frequency Lock Error
E16 RX Frequency Lock Error
Table 3 - ADL Vantage Error Codes
What to do
• Error Code 01-02
: Check battery or power supply voltage level; check power cables;
recharge or replace the battery; check the charger.