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BECKER FLUGFUNKWERK GMBH
Baden Airpark
D-77836 Rheinmünster (Germany)
Tel.: +49 (0) 7229 / 305-0
Fax: +49 (0) 7229 / 305-217
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
VHF Transceiver AR 3209
Subject to technical changes
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© Copyright bei Becker Flugfunkwerk
Issue 10/95 Article-No. 891.436-071
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Operating Instructions
Unit type : Serial number :
Aircraft type :
Brief description of the fault :
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Should the fault only occur sporadically, please answer the following
questions :
The fault occurs after . . . . . minutes of operation.
The fault occurs under the following environmental conditions :
p
low temperature
p high temperature
p
high humidity
p
vibration
The fault is engine speed-dependent and occurs above/below . . . . . . . . rpm.
Should any problems arise, I may be contacted under the following adress :
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.............................................................. office: ..................................
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Fault description
Becker Flugfunkwerk GmbH
Baden Airpark, Gebäude B 108
77836 Rheinmünster (Germany)
Tel. +49 (0) 7229 / 305-0
Fax +49 (0) 7229 / 305-217
I am available between 8 a.m.
and 4 p.m. under the following
telephone number :
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT 1
INTRODUCTION 1
SAFETY INFORMATION 3
GENERAL INFORMATION 5
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8
p Switching on the unit 8
p Transmit/receive mode 9
p Operation of intercom mode 10
p Audio auxiliary input 11
p Jamming of transmit button 11
p Operation of the various modes 12
p Modes 12
p Mode 1 13
p Mode 2 15
p Mode 3 (Displays of fixed frequencies 16
in the various channels)
p Service mode (equipment configurations) 17
p Calling up the service mode 19
p Setting the squelch threshold 20
p Setting the sidetone level 20
p Setting the audio auxiliary level 21
p Setting the IC level 21
p Release the frequency setting (channel selection only) 22
p Release the frequency storage 22
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p Erase stored frequencies 23
p Entry of password to interlock the equipment
configuration 23
p Setting the dynamic mike input sensitivity 24
p Inhibiting the transmit mode for one or more
memory channel 25
p Squelch fast mode 25
p Indication the software version and change status 26
p Ending of the service mode 26
TECHNICAL DATA 27
p General data AR 3209 - (09) / AR 3209 - (11) 28
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 29
p Equipment manuals 29
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REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
If an equipment fault the unit may be sent to a Becker Dealer or the
Becker customer service together with a description of the fault. The
completed fault description shortens the repair times and hence lowers
the resultant costs.
These operating instructions do not replace the equipment manuals
listed below.
r Equipment manuals
to be purchased from the manufacturer or Becker Dealer :
Installation and Operation DV 37501.03, Article No.: 892.531-071
Maintenance and Repair DV 37501.04, Article No.: 892.548-071
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r General data AR 3209 - (09) / AR 3209 - (11)
Frequency range 118.000 MHz to
136.975 MHz
Number of channels 760
Channel spacing 25 kHz
Operating temperature range - 20° C to + 55° C
Dimensions
Front panel 146 mm x 47.5 mm
Depth of unit without cable connector 194 mm
Weight
- AR 3209 - (09) 1 kg
- AR 3209 - (11) 1.2 kg
Fuse internal 5 A
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Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT
Carefully read these operating instructions right through before
attempting to operate the VHF transceiver.
Keep these operating instructions carefully. They contain important
safety and operating instructions for the VHF transceiver.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the BECKER VHF transceiver. The
VHF transceiver can be installed in the instrument panel or centre
console or operating console and is easy to operate. The technology
used is to the state of the art.
To fully utilise the capabilities of your VHF transceiver, please carefully
read these operating instructions right through before you start
operating the set.
If you have any questions regarding the operation of the VHF
transceiver, please get in touch with your nearest Becker Dealer or with
the Becker Customer Service.with your nearest Becker Dealer or with
the Becker Customer Service.
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The CAUTION, WARNING and NOTE highlights have the following
meanings :
Failure to comply, or incorrect compliance,
with these instructions or procedures can lead
to injuries or fatal accidents.
Failure to comply, or incorrect compliance,
with these instructions or procedures can lead
to damage to equipment.
NOTE Feature to which attention should be drawn.
l Never connect the VHF transceiver to alternating current
voltage or to voltage sources exceeding 32 V DC.
l
Never connect the VHF transceiver with reversed polarity
to a voltage source.
l
The installation or use of the VHF transceiver in ambient
temperatures below -20° C or above +55° C is to be
avoided.
l
Switch off the unit when starting or shutting down engines.
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WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
Technical Data
Power supply voltage AR 3209 - (09)
Nominal supply voltage 13.75 V DC
Supply voltage range 12.4 V to 15.1 V
Emergency operation (10.0 V) Good intercom
Power consumption without panel lighting
“Standby” reception mode £ 70 mA
Reception mode £ 500 mA
Transmission mode £ 2.5 A
Panel lighting 1 A at 5 V DC
400 mA at 13.75 V DC
Power supply voltage AR 3209 - (11)
Nominal supply voltage 13.75 V DC
Supply voltage range 12.4 V to 15.1 V
Emergency operation (10.0 V) Good intercom
or
Nominal supply voltage 27.5 V DC
Supply voltage range 24.8 V to 30.3 V
Emergency operation (20.0 V) Good intercom
Power consumption without panel lighting
“Standby” reception mode £ 70 mA
Reception mode £ 500 mA
Transmission mode £ 2.5 A
Panel lighting 1 A at 5 V DC
400 mA at 13.75 V DC
200 mA at 27.5 V DC
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