DOCUMENT NUMBER: OP1920104 REV. B DESCRIPTION: TACTICAL REPEATER TAC-COM 2001 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ECO NUMBER:_______ Page____of________ Date:_____________ Orig:_____________ SIGN OFF DATE: mm/dd/yy Proj Eng._________________ Mfg Mgr. _________________ Documentation ____________ Eng. Mgr.
Op1920104 REV B 04/09/01 Page 1 of OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TAC-COM 2001 TACTICAL REPEATER OP1920104 REV B DTC COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 75 Northeastern Blvd.
Op1920104 REV B 04/09/01 Page 2 of 7 Description: Repeaters are devices, comprised of both a receiver and transmitter, which are used to extend the range of a transmitter. It does this by receiving a weak signal on one channel and re-transmitting the signal (at the same time) on a 2nd channel, usually at higher power. The TAC/COM-2001 is a portable 1.7 Watt VHF FM tactical repeater capable of receiving both 12.5 kHz (NTIA compliant) and standard wideband (25.
Op1920104 REV B 04/09/01 Page 3 of 7 TEMPORARILY SWITCH TO ANOTHER CHANNEL; IF THE TRANSMIT CONDITION STOPS: YOU MAY BE RECEIVING ANOTHER TRANSMISSION ON THE ORIGINAL CHANNEL. When the repeater is used in some high noise environments, the squelch may need to be tightened by turning the squelch control slightly CW until the repeater stops transmitting (with no input signal). Test the squelch by turning the transmitter on and off a few times.
Op1920104 REV B 04/09/01 Page 4 of 7 performance and range. An external antenna will allow the signal to be transmitted more effectively. Target antenna locations include plastic rear panels and bumpers, or underneath the vehicle. Antenna location is the most influential factor in extending range. 5. Squelch Adjustment: • Make sure the transmitter to be "REPEATED" is not turned on.
Op1920104 REV B 04/09/01 Page 5 of 7 COMPONENTS Remove cover To access Operator controls Tactical Repeater Power Cable Bat Power Connector Cover Mounting to Repeater Using Optional Mounting Plate Fuse Battery Pack
Op1920104 REV B 04/09/01 Page 6 of 7 TWO YEAR WARRANTY DTC Communications, Inc. (DTC) warrants its RF transmitting and receiving products to be free from defects in workmanship or material for a period of two (2) years from the date of shipment unless otherwise stated. The liability of DTC Communications, Inc.
Op1920104 REV B 04/09/01 Page 7 of February, 2001 The information contained in this document is subject to change without Notice. DTC Communications, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. The text, graphics, and information contained in this document referred To herein as a manual are furnished as a service of DTC Communications, Inc. And may not be copied or reproduced except in accordance with terms of specific agreements with DTC Communications, Inc.
