Performing Radio Tests - GE MDS SD Series Reference Manual

Setting the
Destination for
Remote
Management
Selection
Parameters for
Remote
Management
Executing the
Configuration
Change
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Figure 61. Remote Management Menu
The available choices are
. The first choice broadcasts the change to every station that
local device
can hear it. The second choice changes the configuration on the current
radio.
This selection is used to choose what configuration parameter to change:
(packet, x710, transparent),
Radio Mode
(TX, RX), or force a
quencies
new fields populate the menu directly below it. For example, if
is chosen, a new field appears where you can select
Mode
operating modes.
transparent
Selecting this item prompts for confirmation and then either changes the
local configuration or sends the configuration over-the-air to listening
devices (depending on

Performing Radio Tests

The radio's menu system contains several tools useful for testing the RF
performance of the unit. A key menu for this function is the Radio Test
Menu (Figure 62). It provides a way to key (activate) the transmitter,
measure power output, run a spectrum test, and enable the built-in RTU
simulator.
The Radio Performance Menu (Figure 27 on Page 37) should also be
checked when running radio tests. It provides important information on
signal quality, DC input voltage, and internal operating temperature of
the radio.
SD Series Ref. Manual (Packet & Transparent Mode)
Invisible place holder
Broadcast config to network
Modem Type
. Depending on the selection made,
Reboot
).
Destination
or
Change config on
, (On/Off),
Bridge Fre-
Radio
, or
packet x710
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