Antenna 1150 Tunning PDF

Operation & Maintenance Manual
Manual Part No. 570002-0001
MODEL 1150
DOPPLER VOR (DVOR) ANTENNA
49 Antenna Version
Part No. 470165-0001
Part No. 470165-0002
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION AND

SUCH INFORMATION MAY NOT BE DISCLOSED TO OTHERS
FOR ANY PURPOSE NOR USED FOR MANUFACTURING PURPOSES WITHOUT
WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM AIRPORT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Copyright, Airport Systems International, 1991

Revised April, 1993
AIRPORT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

11300 West 89th Street
Overland Park, KS, U.S.A. 66214
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MODEL 1150 DVOR ANTENNA
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Airport Systems International, Inc.

11300 W. 89th St.
Overland Park, KS 66214
DATE: April, 1993
TO: Holders of the Model 1150 Doppler VOR (DVOR) Antenna Manual (Part. No. 570002-0001).
REVISION (A) HIGHLIGHTS
Pages which have been revised, together with the highlights of this revision, are outlined below.
Remove the affected pages and replace them with these revised pages. Retain all revision highlights
pages. They should be inserted in the manual immediately following the Record of Revisions.
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The equipment is supplied by Airport Systems International, Inc. For replacement parts and repair
service, contact Airport Systems International, Inc.
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS
When ordering replacement parts, you should direct your order as indicated below and furnish the
following information insofar as applicable. To enable us to give better replacement service, please be
sure to give us complete information.
INFORMATION REQUIRED
1. Airport Systems International, Inc. model number, type and serial number of equipment.
2. Unit sub-assembly number (where applicable).
3. Item or reference symbol number from parts list or schematic.
4. Airport Systems International, Inc. part number and description.
5. Manufacturer's code, name and part number (where applicable).
6. Quantity of each replacement part required.
CORRESPONDENCE/SHIPPING ADDRESS

Overland Park, Kansas 66214
U.S.A.
COMMUNICATIONS
Telephone: 913/492-0861
Telex: 49610240 Airport Sys Int.
Fax: 913/492-0870
Rev. - October, 1991



MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY
A. The Manufacturer warrants to the original purchaser, subject to the limitations and exclusions
stated below, that all mechanical and electrical parts of products which it manufactures (the "Products")
will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of (i) one year from the date of
installation or (ii) eighteen (18) months from the date of shipment, whichever first occurs (the "Warranty
Period").
B. If the Customer believes a Product is defective, notice thereof shall be provided to the
Manufacturer's Customer Service Department at the address provided on the cover page and (if
applicable) to the selling Distributor. A defect in materials and workmanship covered by this warranty
shall be deemed to have occurred only if, and as of the time when, the Manufacturer is notified in
writing by the Customer, within the Warranty Period, that the Product has become defective, and the
Manufacturer's personnel verify that the said Product, in fact, does not comply with the warranty
provided hereunder and it is determined that:
(i) The Products, during the entire Warranty Period, have been operated within normal service
conditions recommended by the Manufacturer and recognized in the industry, and
(ii) The Products have been installed and adjusted according the Manufacturer's procedures as
stated in the Instruction Manual or other instructions supplied in writing by the Manufacturer.
C. Failures caused by lightning or other acts of God, or power surges, are not considered to be
defects in materials and workmanship and are not covered under this warranty. Routine maintenance
and calibration are also not considered to be defects in materials and workmanship and are not covered
under this warranty, Any change, modification or alteration of the Manufacturer's Products not
specifically authorized by the Manufacturer will void this warranty.
D. If it is determined that the conditions for warranty coverage, as described above, have been
satisfied, the Manufacturer shall repair or replace the defective Products or parts thereof in accordance
with the following procedures:
(i) Customer will contact the Manufacturer's Customer Service Department which will issue the
Customer a Return Authorization (RA) number.
(ii) The component, defective part, or Product, as appropriate, shall be returned to the
Manufacturer for inspection, freight prepaid by the Customer. The RA number must be clearly
displayed on the exterior of the shipping container. No shipments will be accepted without a RA
number. All customs duties, fees, etc. will be paid by the Customer.
(iii) If, upon inspection, it is determined by Manufacturer's personnel that the Product or
component thereof is indeed defective and covered by this warranty, then Manufacturer, at its
option, may either repair the Product or defective component


MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY
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thereof and return the same to the Customer or ship a replacement for the defective Product or
part thereof, freight paid. All customs duties, fees, etc. will be paid by the Customer. The
Product or component thereof will be returned to the customer utilizing a shipping mode similar
to that used by Customer to ship the same to the Manufacturer.
(iv) If, upon inspection by Manufacturer, it is determined that the Product or component thereof
was not defective or was not covered by this warranty, then the cost of all of Manufacturer's
inspections and the return shipping charges will be charged to Customer.
E. The Manufacturer reserves the right to make modifications and alterations to Products without
obligation to install such improvements on, in, or in place of theretofore manufactured Products of
Manufacturer.
F. Manufacturer does not warranty any Products, components, subassemblies, or parts not of its
own manufacture. Manufacturer hereby transfers to Customer any and all warranties (if any) which it
receives from its suppliers.
G. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and, unless Customer receives the express
written consent of an officer of Manufacturer, this warranty may not be assigned, transferred, or
conveyed to any third party, even if the third party is a bona a fide purchaser of the Products.
H. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,

EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WHETHER STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING AND
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
COLLATERAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER
ARISING OUT OF CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHER
PRODUCTS LIABILITY THEORY.
I. CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY SHALL BE

THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCTS BY THE MANUFACTURER AS
PROVIDED HEREIN, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MANUFACTURER BE REQUIRED TO
INCUR COSTS FOR THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY PRODUCT IN EXCESS OF THE
PURCHASE PRICE OF SUCH PRODUCT, PLUS ANY TRANSPORTATION CHARGES
ACTUALLY PAID ATTRIBUTABLE TO SUCH PRODUCTS.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS
Paragraph Description Page
1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.2 Equipment Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2.1 Carrier Antenna Version 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.2.2 Carrier Antenna Version 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.2.3 Sideband Antenna Version 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.2.4 Sideband Antenna Version 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.2.5 Tuning Stub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.2.6 Positioning Piece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.2.7 Balun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.2.8 Pedestal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.2.9 Radome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.2.10 Counterpoise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.2.11 Field Monitor Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.3 Equipment Specification Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1.4 Equipment Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1.5 Equipment Required But Not Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
1.6 Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
SECTION 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.2 Simplified Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.3 Detailed Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
SECTION 3. OPERATION
3.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
SECTION 4. STANDARDS AND TOLERANCES
4.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
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SECTION 5. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
5.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.2 Performance Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.3 Other Onsite Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.4 Offsite Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
SECTION 6. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
6.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.2 Performance Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.3 Other Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.3.1 Site Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.3.2 Inspection of Antenna System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.3.3 Inspection of Field Monitor Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.4 Special Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
SECTION 7. CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE
7.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
SECTION 8. PARTS LIST
8.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
SECTION 9. INSTALLATION, INTEGRATION, AND CHECKOUT
9.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

9.2 Unpacking and Repacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.3 Test Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.4.1 Sideband Antenna Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.4.2 Theodolite Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9.4.3 Tape Measure and Spirit Level Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
9.4.4 Carrier Antenna Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
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SECTION 9. INSTALLATION, INTEGRATION, AND CHECKOUT
9.4.5 Cutting Antenna Feed Cables to Proper Electrical Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9

9.4.6 Tuning the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
9.4.7 Adjusting Phase Length of Sideband Antennas to Carrier Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
9.4.8 Field Monitor Antenna Foundation Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
9.4.9 Field Monitor Antenna (470178-0001) Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
9.4.10 Field Monitor Antenna (470178-0002) Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
SECTION 10. SOFTWARE
10.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
SECTION 11. TROUBLESHOOTING SUPPORT
11.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
LIST OF TABLES
Table No. Description Page
1-1 Equipment Specifications Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

1-2 Equipment Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1-3 Equipment Required But Not Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
1-4 Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
2-1 Positioning Piece Part Number and Length for DVOR Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2-2 Doppler Shift Values from Heterodyning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
5-1 Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5-2 Other Onsite Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
8-1 Doppler Antenna Kit (48 Antenna) (470165-0001) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

8-2 Stand Alone DVOR Carrier Antenna Kit (470209-0001) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8-3 Carrier Antenna Kit with Walk-in Radome (470208-0001) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8-4 Civil Installation Kit Rohn Antenna (470252-0001) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
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Table No. Description Page
8-5 Doppler Field Monitor Kit (470178-0001) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

8-6 Doppler Field Monitor Kit (470178-0002) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
9-1 Equipment Required for Installation but not Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure No. Description Page
1-0 Model 1150 Doppler VOR (DVOR) Antenna Family Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

1-1 Typical DVOR Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-2 Carrier Antenna (Version 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-3 Carrier Antenna (Version 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1-4 Sideband Antenna (Version 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1-5 Sideband Antenna (Version 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1-6 DVOR Field Monitor Yagi Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
2-1 Approximate Current Distribution for Each Element of the

Alford Loop Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2-2 Diagram of an Alford Loop Antenna Showing Current Direction in
One of the Four Half-Wave Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2-3 Generation of Azimuth-Dependent FM by a DVOR Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2-4 Phase Relationship of DVOR Course Forming Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2-5 Instantaneous Direction of an RF Source with Respect to Aircraft
Receivers A, B, C, and D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2-6 Received and Detected AM and FM Signals by Aircraft
Receivers A, B, C, and D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
2-7 Doppler Shift (Wave Front Measurement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2-8 Doppler Shift (Heterodyning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
9-1 Antenna Spacing on Counterpoise Mounting Rail Using Theodolite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

9-2 Antenna Placement on Counterpoise Mounting Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
9-3 Antenna Spacing on Counterpoise Mounting Rail Using Sight
and Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
9-4 Carrier Antenna Pedestal Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
9-5 RF Connector Assembly Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
9-6 Equipment Setup for Cutting RF Cables to Proper Electrical Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (Cont)
Figure No. Description Page
9-7 Diagram of RF Feed Cable, Tuning Stub, RF Tee Connector, and

Positioning Piece Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
9-8 Equipment Setup for Calibrating Vector Voltmeter to 0E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
9-9 Equipment Setup for Tuning the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
9-10 Test Equipment Setup for Sideband Antenna to Carrier Antenna Phasing . . . . . . . . . 9-15
9-11 Typical DVOR Field Monitor Antenna Foundation Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
9-12 Typical DVOR Field Monitor Antenna and Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
9-13 DVOR Field Monitor Antenna and Tower (Part No. 470178-0001)
Parts Location Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
9-14 DVOR Field Monitor Antenna and Tower (Part No. 470178-0002)
Parts Location Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
11-1 Assembly, DVOR Antenna Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
Rev. A April, 1993 v

Figure 1-0. Model 1150 Doppler VOR (DVOR) Antenna Family Tree.
vi Rev. A April, 1993

SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS
1.1 INTRODUCTION.- This technical instructional book contains data required to install, operate, and
maintain the DVOR mechanical Alford loop antenna, supplied by Airport Systems International, Inc.,
Overland Park, Kansas. Included are a general description and specification data, technical description,
operating procedures, standards and tolerances, periodic and corrective maintenance instructions, parts list,
installation instructions, and troubleshooting support data.
This section contains an equipment description, including purpose of the equipment, accessories supplied,
and equipment required but not supplied.
1.2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION.- Figure 1-1 shows a typical DVOR site. The DVOR antenna system
consists of a single carrier antenna assembly at the center of the counterpoise, and 48 sideband antenna
assemblies spaced equally in a 44 foot diameter circle concentric with the carrier antenna assembly.
The mechanical Alford loop antenna is constructed of two fixed-length dipole antennas, folded and arranged
so that the element midsections form a square approximately 1/4 wavelength on each side. The carrier and
sideband antennas consist of a single Alford loop, mounted on a support plate. The support plate is mounted
48 inches (approximately one-half wavelength) above the counterpoise by metal pedestal. This is to insure
the proper coverage of the signal in-space. The pedestal provides a conduit for RF feed lines, 180 degree
balun, and the antenna tuning stub. Each antenna element is enclosed in a weatherproof, cone-shaped
fiberglass radome.
Figure 1-1. Typical DVOR Site.
Rev. - October, 1991 1-1

The antennas are mounted on a counterpoise. The counterpoise is a circular, metallic support structure that
is made of aluminum or galvanized steel and is assembled in segments that are bolted together. The
counterpoise is between 60 and 120 feet in diameter and is elevated between 8 to 20 feet above ground level.
1.2.1 Carrier Antenna (Version 1).- Refer to figure 1-2. The carrier antenna version 1, is a single Alford
loop on a support plate. The antenna is supported above the counterpoise by a metal pedestal. This antenna
is electrically tuned to the station frequency by means of two large, air-dielectric, metal disc capacitors.
Figure 1-2. Carrier Antenna (Version 1).
1-2 Rev. - October, 1991

1.2.2 Carrier Antenna (Version 2).- Refer to figure 1-3. This antenna is electrically identical to carrier
antenna Version 1. The Version 2 antenna has been upgraded. The two large, air-dielectric, metal disc
capacitors used in the Version 1 antenna have been replaced by a single, high voltage, glass capacitor. This
greatly improves tuning and makes the antenna less susceptible to vibration and corrosion because of the
reduction in the number of mechanical parts. Mounting is identical to version 1.
Figure 1-3. Carrier Antenna (Version 2).

1.2.3 Sideband Antenna (V1).- Refer to figure 1-4. Each sideband antenna is an Alford loop, similar to
carrier antenna (V1) but, without the large hole in the center of the support plate. This antenna is
electrically tuned to the station frequency by means of two large, air-dielectric, metal disc capacitors.
The antennas are mounted independently on individual support plates, supported above the counterpoise
by metal pedestals equal in height to the carrier antenna.
Figure 1-4. Sideband Antenna (Version 1).

1.2.4 Sideband Antenna (V2).- Refer to figure 1-5. Each sideband antenna is electrically identical to
sideband antenna Version 1. The Version 2 antenna has been upgraded. The two large, air-dielectric,
metal disc capacitors used in the Version 1 antenna have been replaced by a single, high voltage, glass
capacitor. This greatly improves tuning and makes the antenna less susceptible to vibration and
corrosion because of the reduction in the number of mechanical parts. Mounting is identical to version
1.
Figure 1-5. Sideband Antenna (Version 2).

1.2.5 Tuning Stub.- The tuning stub is a 90E line section made out of RG-214 cable with a connector on
one end and open at the other end. The basic function of the stub is to supply the needed capacitive
reactance to make the point of the stub attachment pure resistive.
1.2.6 Positioning Piece.- The positioning piece is a length of RG-214 cable with a connector at each
end. The purpose of the positioning piece is to place the tuning stub at a point on the input line where
the resistive component of the complex impedance is equal to the characteristic impedance of the line
(50 ohms). The length of the positioning piece is factory selected for the frequency band of operation.
Refer to table 2-1 for part number and length.
1.2.7 Balun.- The balun is a 180E line section that hangs directly under the center of the antenna inside
the pedestal and is used to develop a balanced signal output from a coaxial line input.
1.2.8 Pedestal.- The antenna pedestal is a 6061-T6 aluminum tube with mounting plates on each end.
The pedestal supports the Alford loop antenna and provides a conduit for feed cables, the 180E balun,
positioning piece, and the tuning stub.
1.2.9 Radome.- The radome is a cone-shaped, fiberglass enclosure that protects the radiating elements
of the antenna from the weather and vermin infestation.
1.2.10 Counterpoise.- The counterpoise is a circular, metallic support structure that is made of
aluminum or galvanized steel and is assembled in segments that are bolted together. It is typically
between 60 and 120 feet in diameter and is elevated 8 to 20 feet above ground level.
1.2.11 Field Monitor Antenna.- Refer to figure 1. There is one field monitor antenna in each DVOR
system. The field monitor antenna is a single Yagi antenna that is installed on a support tower 300 to
600 feet from the carrier antenna. It may be installed on any radial. Typically, the field monitor antenna
is not located on an important radial (such as an approach radial).

Figure 1-6. DVOR Field Monitor Yagi Antenna.
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1.3 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION DATA.- The equipment specification data is listed in table 1-1.
Table 1-1. Equipment Specification Data.
Equipment Manufacturer: Airport Systems International, Inc.
Equipment Model and Type: Model 1150 DVOR Antenna
Frequency range: 108-118 MHz
Polarization: Horizontal
Characteristic impedance
of feed cables: 50 ohm
Environmental:
Temperature range: -50EC to +70EC
Relative Humidity: 0 to 95% non-condensing
Cone of Silence: 37.5 to 42.5 degrees from vertical
1.4 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED.- Table 1-2 is a list of all major equipment supplied.
Table 1-2. Equipment Supplied.
Quantity Description Part Number
1 Doppler Antenna Kit (48 Antenna) 470165-0001
1 Civil Installation Kit Rohn Antenna 470252-0001
1-8 Rev. A April, 1993

1.5 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED.- Table 1-3 is a list of all equipment that is not
supplied, but is required to make the antenna operational, or to install the antenna.
Table 1-3. Equipment Required But Not Supplied
Quantity Description Manufacturer Part No.
1 Vector Voltmeter, Hewlett Packard Model 8405A

1 Signal Generator,
1 BNC adapters, Hewlett Packard HP10218A
1 Multimeter, Fluke Model 83
2 50 Ohm Terminations, Type N Bird
1.6 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT.- Table 1-4 contains a list of the optional equipment for the DVOR
Antenna system.
Table 1-4. Optional Equipment.
Quantity Description Part Number
1 Stand Alone DVOR Carrier Antenna Kit 470209-0001

1 Carrier Antenna Kit with Walk-in Radome 470208-0001
1 Doppler Field Monitor Kit 470178-0001
1 Doppler Field Monitor Kit 470178-0002

1-10 Rev. A April, 1993

SECTION 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
2.1 INTRODUCTION.- This section contains a simplified theory of operation of the Alford loop antenna
and a detailed theory of operation of the DVOR antenna system.
2.2 SIMPLIFIED THEORY OF OPERATION.- The Alford loop antenna emits a horizontally polarized
wave. The horizontal radiation pattern, in free space, from a single horizontally polarized Alford loop is
omni-directional and the vertical pattern is bi-directional.
Each dipole has a wide radiating surface making the Alford loop antenna more efficient than other loop type
antennas with smaller radiating surfaces. A signal with opposite phases is applied to the center of the
dipoles via a crossover connection (balun). This causes the currents in the folded-back portions of the
elements to contribute very little to the radiated field, since the currents are in opposite directions and tend
to cancel each other. This also causes the current flow in the radiating faces of the loop to be in the same
direction, either clockwise or counter-clockwise depending on the point in the RF cycle. Each radiating face,
being the midsection of a 1/2 wavelength element (approximately), has a current amplitude that varies from
a maximum at the center of the radiating surface to approximately 70 percent of maximum at the ends of
the radiating surface, refer to figure 2-1.
The slight non-uniformity of current amplitude does not destroy the circularity of the pattern because, at
points oriented near the corners of the loop, such as point P in figure 2-2, some radiation is also received
from an adjacent face. Consequently, the loop behaves as if the current were nearly constant in all portions
of the radiating faces and the radiating pattern is approximately the same as that of a small circular loop.
The Alford loop is generally mounted so that the loop is contained in a plane parallel to the ground, it has
a non-directional horizontal radiation pattern and a figure-of-eight vertical radiation pattern.
The two dipoles attached with a crossover require a balanced feed. This is accomplished by attaching a half
wave-length balun between the two feed points. The purpose of the half-wave-length balun is to develop
the equivalent of a balanced signal source output from a coaxial line input, which is inherently unbalanced.
With a balun in place, either feed point can be fed with an unbalanced line.
In theory, the unbalanced feed point impedance is 300 ohms resistive at the resonant frequency and the
impedance departs from 300 ohms as frequency varies across the VOR band. This variation is sufficient to
cause a substantial mismatch to the transmitter at this point when not tuned correctly. For this reason, an
impedance matching network is required.
Inside the Alford loop antenna is a glass or an air-dielectric metal disc tuning capacitor (depending on the
antenna). The tuning capacitor is located in the center of the dipoles near the feed point. The tuning
capacitor does not change the resonant frequency of the antenna, but does effect the impedance match of the
antenna.

The input impedance of the Alford loop antenna was measured over the 108 MHz to 118 MHz VOR band
while varying the tuning capacitors from maximum to minimum capacitance. The results, plotted on a
Smith Chart, showed the tuning capacitor to have the same effect on impedance as frequency variation. In
addition, the impedance plot was a circle centered on an impedance of 50 ohms resistance in parallel with
30 ohm inductance.
To match the antenna, the antenna input impedance must be 50 ohms at the operating frequency. The
simplest means to match the antenna is to select a point on the input coax where the impedance equals 50
ohms resistive in parallel with some value of reactance. At that point, a reactive stub (tuning stub) is
inserted between the RF cable and the antenna connector. This is accomplished by using a positioning piece
and type N Tee connector. The tuning stub is then trimmed to tune out the reactance, yielding a matched
50 ohm impedance to the transmitter.
The tuning stub length has a profound effect on the VSWR. It is cut for minimum VSWR at one frequency.
The tuning capacitors are then used to impedance match the antenna for a better than 1.10:1 VSWR.
The proper match cannot be obtained over the full 10 MHz operating bandwidth with one positioning piece
length between the antenna input and the type N Tee. Therefore, the positioning piece is factory selected
for the band of operation (see table 2-1).
Table 2-1. Positioning Piece Part Number and Length for DVOR Frequencies
Frequency Part Number Length
108 - 110 MHz 070350-0001 16.75 inches

111 - 114 MHz 070350-0002 12.0 inches
115 - 118 MHz 070350-0003 8.75 inches

Figure 2-1. Approximate Current Distribution for Each Element of the

Alford Loop Radiator.
Figure 2-2. Diagram of an Alford Loop Antenna Showing Current

Directions in One of the Four Half-Wave Elements.

2.3 DETAILED THEORY OF OPERATION .- The DVOR antenna system simulates a rotating arm with
a transmitting antenna at each end, radiating the upper sideband signal from one end and the lower sideband
signal from the other end. This is achieved electronically by using 48 antennas spaced equally around the
perimeter of a circle 44 feet (13.4 meters) in diameter, with an antenna in the center of the circle radiating
a reference carrier.
Consider the effect of simulated antenna rotation on an airborne receiver. When the upper sideband source
is moving toward the aircraft, the doppler effect causes the airborne receiver input frequency to become
higher than fc+9960 Hz, and for the lower sideband source, which is moving away, the frequency becomes
less than fc+9960 Hz, fc being the carrier frequency. The frequency difference changes sinusoidally due to
the simulated rotation. The difference is maximum when the line joining the two radiating antennas is
perpendicular to the radial to the aircraft. The difference is equal to zero when the two sideband sources
align with the radial to the aircraft since, at that moment, the distance between each sideband source and the
receiver does not vary.
The moment of zero frequency deviation is different for different positions of the aircraft around the station.
Therefore, the recovered 30 Hz FM signal will have a different phase for each of these different positions.
For the receiver North of the DVOR station, the 30 Hz FM signal must be in phase with the 30 Hz AM
signal; both signals passing through their positive zero crossings at the same time. To achieve this, the
following has to be observed: At the moment that the 30 Hz amplitude modulation of the carrier is passing
through its positive zero crossing, the simulated rotating antennas shall align with antenna number 1 (at
North) and antenna number 25 (at South), with the North antenna radiating the lower sideband and the South
antenna radiating the upper sideband. The lower sideband frequency will be decreasing; the upper
increasing. The subcarrier frequency will be increasing from exactly 9960 Hz up and the 30 Hz FM signal
will be passing through its positive zero crossing.
The relationship between the Doppler induced frequency modulated 30 Hz variable signal and the 30 Hz
amplitude modulated carrier for receivers spaced around the DVOR station is best illustrated by figures 2-3
through 2-7. Generation of the azimuth-dependent FM by a DVOR station is depicted in figure 2-3. It is
assumed that the distance from the antenna array, shown as points A (sideband antenna) and M (reference
antenna), to the aircraft receivers, shown as R1 and R2, is very much larger than the diameter of the array
(distance D) and that, at the beginning of antenna array commutation, the antenna at the northern most point
of the array is radiating an upper sideband signal. Since the lower sideband signal is similar to that of the
upper sideband signal, only the upper sideband signal will be discussed.
Antenna (signal) A traverses around antenna M in a counterclockwise direction. Four specific locations for
antenna A are marked (positions 1, 2, 3, and 4). The rotation of antenna A with respect to antenna M causes
receiver R1 to detect a variable signal that leads the reference signal by 270E. Receiver R2, however, is
detecting a variable signal that leads the reference signal by 180E. Figure 2-4 is a vector representation of
the FM and AM phase relationship at eight points about a DVOR station.

Figure 2-3. Generation of Azimuth-Dependent FM by a DVOR Station.

Figure 2-4. Phase Relationship of DVOR Course Forming Signals.

Figure 2-5 depicts aircraft receivers A, B, C, and D at the four cardinal points of a DVOR station. Shown,
too, is the instantaneous direction of a rotating RF source at those points. Figure 2-6 is an illustration of the
signals recovered by aircraft receivers A, B, C, and D. At the beginning of array commutation, aircraft
receiver A perceives a radiating source moving to the west. Because at this instant (t = 0) the distance
between receiver A and the radiating source is neither increasing nor decreasing, aircraft receiver A will
recover an FM subcarrier which has no frequency deviation. The FM subcarrier has a frequency of 9960
Hz at this instant. A quarter of an antenna array commutation cycle later (t = 1/120 sec), the radiating point
source is at the western most point of the array and is moving away from aircraft receiver A to the south at
its greatest speed. From the Doppler effect, the FM subcarrier is frequency deviated downward by its
maximum extent of 480 Hz. The FM subcarrier has a frequency of 9480 Hz at this instant (t = 1/120 sec).
When the antenna array commutation has gone through one half of its cycle (t = 1/60), aircraft receiver A
perceives a radiating point source at the southern most point of the array and moving directly east. At this
time, the distance between the radiating source and the aircraft receiver is neither increasing nor decreasing;
therefore, there is no Doppler induced frequency deviation of the FM subcarrier. The variable FM subcarrier
has a frequency of 9960 Hz at this instant.
When the antenna array is commutated through three-fourths of its cycle (t = 3/120 sec), aircraft receiver
A now perceives a radiating point source at the eastern most point of the array and moving toward it at its
maximum speed. The Doppler effect frequency deviates the variable FM subcarrier upwards by its
maximum extent of 480 Hz. The variable FM subcarrier has a frequency deviation of 10,440 Hz at this time.
A further one quarter cycle of antenna array commutation brings the point source back to its northern most
point and the process repeats. The variable FM subcarrier is detected in aircraft receiver A and is output as
the detected 30 Hz FM variable signal. Aircraft receiver A also detects the 30 Hz amplitude modulated
carrier and outputs a detected 30 Hz reference signal. The received reference AM signal and the detected
30 Hz AM reference are identical for receivers A, B, C, and D. An analysis similar to that for receiver A,
but from the viewpoint of receivers B, C, and D yield the remaining variable FM subcarrier and detected 30
Hz FM variable waveforms shown in figure 2-6. Aircraft receiver D has a bearing of 90E and from figure
2-6 it can be seen that the detected 30 Hz FM variable signal leads the reference by one-quarter cycle, or 90E.
Similarly for aircraft receiver C, the variable signal leads the reference by one-half cycle, or 180E, and the
bearing of receiver C is 180E. Receiver B has a bearing of 270E and the variable signal leads the reference
by three-fourths cycle or 270E. Aircraft Receiver A has a bearing of 0E and its two signals are in phase.
The method of inducing the Doppler shift in the sideband is demonstrated by figure 2-7. Again, for the
purpose of this discussion, radiation from only one sideband element is assumed.
For an observer located North of the DVOR station, the Doppler shift is most pronounced when the West
and East antennas are radiating. No Doppler shift is present when the North and South antennas are
radiating. With a counterclockwise rotation of the antenna, antenna #12 would emit RF energy and 1/1440
of a second later, antenna #13 would emit RF energy. Figure 2-7 shows the distance that each wave front
has traveled in some unit length of time. The separation of the two wavefronts is equal to distance d1. A
few moments later, antenna #36 is turned on causing it to emit RF energy. At 1/1440 of a second later,
antenna #37 is conducting and radiating RF energy.

After the same time period as before with antennas #12 and #13, the separation of the two wavefronts is
measured and found to be distance d2. It is readily seen that d1 » d2. The distance of separation can be
equated to time as the signals propagate through space; i.e., the time required for Emax of each successive
wave front to pass the observer. The reciprocal of time is frequency (1/t = f).
Figure 2-5. Instantaneous Direction of an RF Source

with Respect to Aircraft Receivers A, B, C and D.

Figure 2-6. Received and Detected AM and FM Signals

by Aircraft Receivers A, B, C, and D.
Due to the counterclockwise rotation of the sideband radiating elements, the western antenna would produce
a Doppler shifted frequency that was less than the fundamental frequency (9960 Hz - 480 Hz). The eastern
antenna would produce a frequency greater than the fundamental frequency (9960 Hz + 480 Hz). The
northern and southern antennas would produce no shift.

Figure 2-7. Doppler Shift (Wave front Measurement).

Refer to table 2-2 and figure 2-8. It might be wrongly assumed that because the upper and lower sidebands
are radiating from oppositely paired antenna (e.g., upper sideband on #12 and lower sideband on #36) that
the two sidebands are producing opposite Doppler shifts. It is true that the fundamental sideband frequency
is shifted downward (fUSB-480 Hz) when movement is west of the station and shifted upward (fLSB+480 Hz)
when rotation is east of the station. However, after heterodyning, it can be seen that both the upper and
lower sidebands are shifting in the same direction; i.e., from 9960 Hz to 9480 Hz, for the example given.
(Heterodyning is the process of mixing two frequencies together in order to produce two other frequencies
equal to the sum and difference of the first two.)

Table 2-2. Doppler Shift Values from Heterodyning
Upper Sideband (USB)
fUSB fc
East: 108010440 - 108000000 = 10440 Hz
No/So: 108009960 - 108000000 = 9960 Hz
West: 108009480 - 108000000 = 9480 Hz
West of the station the upper sideband frequency shifts from 108.009960 MHz to
108.009480 MHz or, after heterodyning, from 9960 Hz to 9480 Hz.
Lower Sideband (LSB)
fLSB fc
East: 107990520 - 108000000 = 9480 Hz
No/So: 107990040 - 108000000 = 9960 Hz
West: 107989560 - 108000000 = 10440 Hz
East of the station the lower sideband frequency shifts from 107.990040 MHz to
107.990520 MHz or, after heterodyning, from 9960 Hz to 9480 Hz.

Figure 2-8. Doppler Shift (Heterodyning).

SECTION 3. OPERATION
3.1 INTRODUCTION.- After initial installation and adjustment of the DVOR antenna, no operating
procedures are required. Refer to DVOR system manual (571150-0002) for system operating procedures.


SECTION 4. STANDARDS AND TOLERANCES
4.1 INTRODUCTION.- Not applicable to this manual.


SECTION 5. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
5.1 INTRODUCTION.- This section contains performance checks and other preventive maintenance that
must be performed periodically. Refer to table 5-1 for a list of activities to be preformed on a recurring
basis.
Table 5-1. Maintenance Intervals.
Semi- Reference
Step Description Quarterly Annual Annual Paragraph
1. Site Inspection T T T 5.3.1
2. Inspection of
Antenna System T 5.3.2
3. Inspection of
Field Monitor T T T 5.3.3
5.2 PERFORMANCE CHECKS.- There are no assemblies that require performance checks.
5.3 OTHER ONSITE MAINTENANCE.- Table 5-2 contains a list of other onsite maintenance procedures
that are necessary to ensure the DVOR antenna system is functioning properly.
Table 5-2. Other Onsite Maintenance.
Reference Paragraph or Table
Standards and Maintenance

Visual Inspections Tolerances Procedures
1. Site Inspection - Verify

site inspection has been N/A 6.3.1
preformed.
2. Antenna System Inspection -

Verify antenna inspection N/A 6.3.2
has been preformed.

Table 5-2. Other Onsite Maintenance (Cont).
Reference Paragraph or Table
Standards and Maintenance

Visual Inspections Tolerances Procedures
3. Field Monitor Inspection -

Verify field monitor N/A 6.3.3
inspection has been preformed
5.4 OFFSITE MAINTENANCE.- There are no assemblies that require depot (offsite) periodic overhaul
or calibration.

SECTION 6. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
6.1 INTRODUCTION.- This section contains replacement and tuneup procedures for sideband and carrier
antennas and RF cables.
6.2 PERFORMANCE CHECK PROCEDURES.- There are no assemblies that require performance checks.
6.3 OTHER MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.-
6.3.1 Site Inspection.- Site inspections may be preformed with the transmitter on, although walking on the
counterpoise to remove obstructions may cause an alarm condition. Inspections to the antenna system
(6.3.2) should be done with the DVOR transmitter off. Consult proper airport authority before taking the
DVOR station off the air.
a Check that the site is clear of any new obstructions or materials which could affect the normal
operation of the DVOR system.
b. Check the shelter, inside and out, for any sign of water filtration, damage, or other deterioration.
c. Check the condition of the air conditioner, shelter lighting, obstruction lights, baseboard heaters,
electrical outlets, etc.
d. Check for and remove any accumulation of snow, ice, or debris on the field monitor antenna.
e. Check for and remove any accumulation of snow, ice or debris on the counterpoise surface.
6.3.2 Inspection of the Antenna System.-
a. Assure that both DVOR transmitters are turned off.
b. With radomes removed, inspect the mating areas of the radomes where they connect with the antenna
pedestal. Check for any signs of water leakage or deterioration. Repair or replace as necessary.
c. Inspect the antenna elements for any signs of water damage or corrosion. Repair or replace as
necessary.
d. Remove access cover located on antenna support pedestal. Without removing cables, check the
input cables and connectors for breaks, cracks, or corrosion. Check that the connectors are securely
fastened. Check cables for vermin damage, loose or broken tie wraps, etc. Replace as necessary.

e. Inspect the remaining parts of the antenna for signs of vermin infestation, corrosion, water damage,
etc. Repair as necessary.
f. Inspect the counterpoise for any signs of deterioration, paying special attention to welded joints,
bolted connections, mesh, etc. Check for proper electrical connection between the counterpoise
segments and grounding connections. Repair as necessary.
g. Replace access covers and antenna radomes.
h. Remove any articles carried onto the counterpoise.
6.3.3 Inspection of Field Monitor Antenna.-
a. Inspect the condition of the field monitor antenna. Make sure it is solidly mounted and that all nuts
and bolts are tightened.
b. Inspect the condition of the field monitor antenna coaxial cables and tie wraps, for signs of cracks
or breakage. Replace if necessary.
6.4 SPECIAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.- There are no assemblies that require special
maintenance procedures.

SECTION 7. CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE


SECTION 8. PARTS LIST
8.1 INTRODUCTION.- This section contains the parts lists used in DVOR Antenna system. Table 8-1 lists
the parts supplied in the Doppler Antenna kit; table 8-2 contains a list of the parts supplied in the Stand
Alone DVOR Carrier Antenna Kit; table 8-3 contains a list of the parts supplied in the Carrier Antenna with
Walk-in Radome Kit; table 8-4 contains a list of the parts supplied in the Civil Installation Kit, Rohn
Antenna; table 8-5 contains a list of parts supplied in the Doppler Field Monitor kit (470180-0001); table
8-6 contains a list of parts supplied in the Doppler Field Monitor kit (470180-0002).
Table 8-1. Doppler Antenna Kit (48 Antenna)(470165-0001)

Refer to figure 11-1.
Qty Part Number Description Item No.
48 080001-0001 Doppler Sideband Antenna Assy. 1

48 950394-0001 Sideband Antenna Radome Assy. 2
48 070350-9999 Positioning Piece (Specify Freq.) 3
48 950392-0001 Sideband Antenna Pedestal 4
48 701784-0001 Sideband Antenna Pedestal Access Cover 5
200 321070-0000 1" Beam Clamp 6
210 136000-0079 1/4-20 x 1/2" Machine Screw 7
200 302044-0000 2" Retaining Strap 8
350 327079-0000 3/8-16 x 1-3/4" Machine Bolt 9
700 137000-0814 .406 x .812 x .065 Flat Washer 10
350 136504-0141 3/8" Lock Washer 11
350 321014-0000 3/8-16 Hex Nut 12
200 302097-0000 Screw Mount Cable Tie 13
215 136504-0139 1/4" Lock Washer 14
300 137002-0014 .395 x .750 Slotted Washer 15
98 180303-0001 Type-N Connector 16
2400 ft. 443060-0001 1/4", 50 ohm, RF Cable 17
48 135230-0000 Type-N Adapter 18
48 070351-0001 Tuning Stub 19
48 070352-0001 Sideband Antenna Balun 20
1 900065-0000 Sealing Compound 10.5 oz. 21
1 900115-0001 Gold Tube Type Marker 22
1 900115-0002 Black Tube Type Marker 23
100 302102-0595 Tiedown Strap 24
48 185209-0000 UG-27C, Plug Jack Connector Adapter 25
200 327601-0000 10-32 x 1/2" Machine Screw 26
200 136504-0138 No. 10 Lock Washer 27

Table 8-2. Stand Alone DVOR Carrier Antenna Kit.

(470209-0001)
Qty Part Number Description
1 080001-0001 Doppler Sideband Antenna Assy.

1 950394-0001 Sideband Antenna Radome Assy.
1 250392-0001 Antenna Pedestal
1 070352-0001 Sideband Antenna Balun
1 070351-0001 Tuning Stub
1 185230-0000 Type-N Adapter
1 185209-0000 UG-27C, Plug Jack Connector Adapter
1 070350-9999 Positioning Piece (Specify Freq.)
8 137000-0814 .406 x .812 x .065 Flat Washer
8 327079-0000 3/8-16 x 1-3/4" Machine Bolt
8 136504-0141 3/8" Lock Washer
8 321014-0000 3/8-16 Hex Nut
4 137002-0014 .395" x .750" Slotted Washer
50 ft. 443060-0001 1/4", 50 ohm, RF Cable
2 180303-0001 Type-N Connector
6 327601-0000 10-32 x 1/2" Machine Screw
6 136504-0138 No. 10 Lock Washer
Table 8-3. Carrier Antenna Kit with Walk-in Radome

(470208-0001)
1 080002-0001 Doppler Carrier Antenna Assy

5 327025-0008 1/4-20 x 2" Machine Bolt
5 137000-0810 .281 x .625 x .065 Flat Washer
7 137501-0011 1/4-20 Hex Nut
2 327024-0021 3/8-16 x 5" Machine Bolt
4 327025-0012 1/4-20 x 3" SST. Machine Bolt
1 070352-0001 Sideband Antenna Balun
1 070351-0001 Tuning Stub
1 185230-0000 Type-N Adapter
1 185209-0000 UG-27C, Plug Jack Connector Adapter
8 137000-0814 .406 x .812 x .065 Flat Washer
8 327079-0000 3/8-16 x 1-3/4" Machine Bolt
8 136504-0141 3/8" Lock Washer
8 321014-0000 3/8-16 Hex Nut
4 137002-0014 .395" x .750" Slotted Washer

Table 8-3. Carrier Antenna Kit with Walk-in Radome (Cont)

(470208-0001)
50 ft. 443060-0001 1/4", 50 ohm, RF Cable

1 801774-0001 Doppler Antenna Pedestal Cable Duct
4 801738-0001 Carrier Antenna Mounting Spacer Rod
2 801737-0001 Carrier Antenna Spacer Block Clamp
2 701798-0001 Carrier Antenna Special Half Clamp
1 070350-9999 Positioning Piece (Specify Freq.)
Table 8-4. Civil Installation Kit Rohn Antenna (470252-0001)

(Refer to figure 9-11)
1 950181-0000 3-1/2' Rohn SB25G Tower 1

1 900076-0000 3/4" x 10' Copper Clad Steel Ground Rod 2
15 ft. 146006-0000 No. 6 AWG Copper Wire 3
1 900130-350 Conduit, MN, Rigid, 1" x 5' PVC 4
Table 8-5. Doppler Field Monitor Kit (470178-0001)

15 ft. 146006-0000 No. 6 AWG Copper Wire --

1 347015-0000 Ground Rod Splice conductor --
1 400049-0000 Terminal Lug MP1
1 900076-0000 3/4" x 10' Copper Clad Steel Ground Rod MP2
2 950180-0000 Rohn 25G 10 Foot Tower MP3
2 302090-0000 2" Flat Back Saddle Clamp MP5
10 900082-0000 Rigid Metal Conduit MP7
4 347003-0000 1-1/8" O.D Retaining Strap MP9
2 900084-0006 1-5/8" x 1.5' Structural Channel MP10
1 950304-0000 Yagi Horizontal Polarized Antenna Assy MP16
1 180316-0000 1.20" x 0.44" TNC Connector
10 302043-0000 Black Tiedown Strap
8 137000-0814 .406 x .812 x .065 Flat Washer
4 136504-0141 3/8" Lock Washer

Table 8-5. Doppler Field Monitor Kit (Cont).

(470178-0001)
4 321014-0000 3/8-16 Hex Nut

4 327060-0000 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" SST. Hex Head Cap Screw
350 ft. 434060-0001 1/4", 50 ohms, RF Cable
Table 8-6. Doppler Field Monitor Kit (470178-0002)

400 ft. 443060-0001 1/4", 50 ohm, RF Cable 1

2 950180-0000 Rohn 25G 10 Foot Tower 2
1 400049-0000 Terminal Lug 3
1 180316-0000 1.20" x 0.44" TNC Connector 4
30 302043-0000 Black Tiedown Strap 5
1 950304-0000 Yagi Horizontal Polarized Antenna Assy 6
1 180303-0001 Type-N Connector 7
1 950180-0003 Rohn 25AG2 10' with 2-1/4" O.D. Pipe 8

SECTION 9. INSTALLATION, INTEGRATIONS, AND CHECKOUT
9.1 INTRODUCTION.- This section contains the information required to install the antenna equipment,
inspect the installation, perform startup and preliminary testing procedures, and perform an installation
verification test.
9.2 UNPACKING AND REPACKING.- Packing cases are to be handled and opened with care to avoid
damage to electronics components. Be certain all fasteners, supports, and tie-downs have been removed
before attempting to remove the units. Inspect all items for shipping damage and check against the packing
slip to insure complete shipment. Check the packing slip against table 1-2.
9.3 TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED.- Refer to table 1-3 for a list of test equipment that is required for
installation.
Table 9-1. Equipment Required for Installation but not Supplied.
Quantity Description
1 Theodolite
1 Electric Drill
4 Vise Grip Type Clamps
1 3/8 inch Transfer Punch
4 3/8 inch Drill Bits
9.4 INSTALLATION.-
9.4.1 Sideband Antenna Installation.- The sideband antennas must be mounted on a radius of 22 feet from
the center of the counterpoise and evenly spaced at 7.5E intervals. They must be uniform in height and
aligned with the carrier antenna which is mounted at the center of the counterpoise. There are two methods
used in locating the sideband antennas on the counterpoise mounting rail: the theodolite method and the tape
measure and spirit level method. The theodolite method is preferred as precision and accuracy insure a
better signal in space.

9.4.2 Theodolite Method.- Refer to figure 9-1.
a. Unpack and set up Theodolite in the center of the sideband mounting rail.
b. Using a compass identify magnetic North (0E) and mark it on mounting rail.
Figure 9-1. Antenna Spacing on Counterpoise Mounting Rail Using Theodolite.

c. Unpack all 48 sideband antenna pedestals. Scribe a line in the center of the antenna pedestal base
on the same side as the access panel.
d. Locate the North (0E) point on mounting rail with theodolite. Set theodolite scale to 0E.
e. Rotate the theodolite 7.5E and mark this point on mounting rail. Rotate theodolite another 7.5E and
mark this point on mounting rail. Continue this procedure all the way around the mounting rail until
you arrive back to the 0E mark.
f. Evenly space all 48 sideband antenna pedestals (Part No. 950392-0001) on the mounting rail using
the scribe marks to locate position. The antenna pedestals should have their access panels facing
towards the center of the array.
g. Insure the sideband antenna pedestal number 1 is exactly centered on the North (0E) line of the
mounting rail as seen from the center of the array.
h. Check antenna pedestal position using theodolite.
i. If position is correct, clamp sideband antenna pedestal to mounting rail using four vise grip type (or
equalivant) clamps.
j. Using a 3/8 inch transfer punch, mark the mounting rail where the four mounting hole are to be
drilled.
k. Drill four 3/8 inch holes in mounting rail.
l. Using the theodolite and .395" x 3/4" slotted washers (Part No. 137002-0014), as shims, level
sideband antenna pedestal vertically and horizontally.
m. Attach sideband antenna pedestal #1 to counterpoise mounting rail, using appropriate hardware, as
shown in figure 9-2.
n. Rotate throdolite 7.5E and check position of the next sideband antenna pedestal. If position is correct
attach sideband antenna pedestal to mounting rail as detailed in steps i thru m.
o. Continue to the process of checking the position of the sideband antenna pedestals, clamping them
to the mounting rail, drilling the mounting holes, and bolting them to the mounting rail until all the
sidebnad antenna pedestals have been securely attached to the mounting rail.
p. Make sure sideband antenna orientation is correct as shown in figure 9-1, attach sideband antenna
assembly (Part No. 080001-0001) to sideband pedestal using appropriate hardware.

Figure 9-2. Antenna Placement on Mounting Rail.

q. The antennas must radiate in line with their respective radial; that is, every other antenna must be
180 degrees out from the other, refer to figure 9-1. At the same time, insure that the slot of the
Alford loop antenna is on a radial with the center of the array.
r. Place antenna radomes (Part No. 950394-0001) on sideband antennas to protect the radiating
elements in case of inclement weather.
9.4.3 Tape Measure and Spirit Level Method.-
a. Using a compass identify magnetic North (0E) and mark it on counterpoise mounting rail. Make sure
you are standing far enough away from the counterpoise so the steel in its construction will not
interfere with the compass.
b. Using a compass identify South (180E) and mark it on counterpoise mounting rail.
c. Using a compass identify East (90E) and West (270E) and mark them on counterpoise mounting rail.
d. Refer to figure 9-3. Evenly space all 48 sideband antenna pedestals (Part No. 950392-0001) on the
mounting rail. The antenna pedestals should have their access panels facing towards the center of
the array.
e. Place the first sideband antenna pedestal, sideband antenna #1, exactly centered on the North line
of the support rail as seen from the center of the array.
f. Measure 34.53 inches from North line (0E point on counterpoise) and mark this point on
counterpoise mounting rail. Center sideband antenna pedestal, sideband antenna #2, on this point.
g. Using the North line as a starting point and while adding 34.53 inches to each pervious
measurement, measure and mark locations for sideband antennas #3 through #13 on counterpoise
mounting rail. Thus, sideband antenna #3 would be 69.06 inches from North line, sideband antenna
#4 would be 103.59 inches from North line, and sideband antenna #5 would be 138.12 inches from
North line, etc.
h. Locate the South line as previously marked (in step b.) on counterpoise mounting rail. Place
sideband antenna pedestal, for sideband antenna #25, exactly centered on this point as seen from the
center of the array.
i. Measure 34.53 inches from South line (180E point on counterpoise) and mark this point on

j. Using the South line as a starting point and while adding 34.53 inches to each pervious
mounting rail. Thus, sideband antenna #23 would be 69.06 inches from South line, sideband antenna
#22 would be 103.59 inches from South line, and sideband antenna #21 would be 138.12 inches
from South line, etc.
k. Measure 34.53 inches from North line (0E point on counterpoise) and mark this point on
l. Using the North line as a starting point and while adding 34.53 inches to each pervious
mounting rail. Thus, sideband antenna #47 would be 69.06 inches from North line, sideband antenna
#46 would be 103.59 inches from North line, and sideband antenna #45 would be 138.12 inches
from North line, etc.
m. Measure 34.53 inches from South line (180E point on counterpoise) and mark this point on
n. Using the South line as a starting point and while adding 34.53 inches to each pervious
mounting rail. Thus, sideband antenna #27 would be 69.06 inches from South line, sideband antenna
#28 would be 103.59 inches from South line, and sideband antenna #29 would be 138.12 inches
from South line, etc.
o. Clamp sideband antenna pedestal #1 to mounting rail using four vise grip type (or equalivant)
clamps.
p. Using a 3/8 inch transfer punch, mark the mounting rail where the four mounting hole are to be
drilled.
q. Drill four 3/8 inch holes in mounting rail.
r. Using a carpenter's level and .395" x 3/4" slotted washers (Part No. 137002-0014), as shims, level
the sideband antenna pedestals vertically and horizontally.
s. Attach sideband antenna pedestal #1 to counterpoise mounting rail, using appropriate hardware, as
shown in figure 9-2.
t. Attach sideband antenna pedestal #2 to mounting rail as detailed in steps o thru s.
u. Continue to the process of clamping sideband antenna pedestals to the mounting rail, drilling the
mounting holes, and bolting them to the mounting rail until all the sidebnad antenna pedestals have
been securely attached to the mounting rail.
v. Attach sideband antenna assembly (Part No. 080001-0001) to sideband pedestal using appropriate
hardware.

Figure 9-3. Antenna Spacing on Counterpoise Mounting Rail Using

Sight and Measurement.

w. The antennas must radiate in line with their respective radial; that is, every other antenna must be
180 degrees out from the other, refer to figure 9-3. At the same time insure that the slot of the Alford
loop antenna is on a radial with the center of the array.
x. Place antenna radomes (Part No. 950394-0001) on sideband antennas to protect the radiating
elements in case of inclement weather.
9.4.4 Carrier Antenna Installation.- Refer to figures 9-2 or 9-4 as applicable.
a. Place carrier antenna pedestal in the center of the counterpoise.
b. Attach carrier antenna mast to counterpoise, using appropriate hardware
c. Using a carpenter's level or a theodolite and .395" x 3/4" slotted washers (Part No. 137002-0014)
as shims, level the carrier antenna mast vertically and horizontally.
Figure 9-4. Carrier Antenna Pedestal Installation Diagram.

9.4.5 Cutting Antenna Feed Cables to Proper Electrical Length.-
a. Measure and cut 49, fifty foot lengths of RF antenna cable.
b. Install type-N connector (Part No. 180303-0001) on one end of the RF feed cable as detailed in
figure 9-5.
Figure 9-5. RF Connector Assembly Diagram.

c. Label antenna cables at both ends using a tube type marker (Part No. 900115-0001). Label one cable
with a "C" to indicate carrier antenna cable. Label the remaining cables 1 through 48, this will
indicate which sideband antenna the cable will go to.
d. Connect vector voltmeter, signal generator, and bi-directional coupler as detailed in figure 9-6.
Figure 9-6. Equipment Setup for Cutting RF Cables to Proper Electrical Length.
e. Set signal generator to operating frequency of station, 0 dB output.
f. Find the electrically shortest cable and calibrate the vector voltmeter to 0E on that cable.
g. Trim all remaining cables to within 2E of the cable used in calibration.
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h. Install type N-connector on the other end of RF feed cables as detailed in figure 9-5.
i. Recheck the phase length of each RF feed cables to insure uniform length. Tag the RF cable with
the shortest electrical phase length. The tag should include the phase length of the cable and the
operating frequency it was checked at. This cable will be used as a reference in case an RF feed
cable fails in the future.
j. Route RF feed cables to their respective antennas.
k. Connect RF feed cable, positioning piece, tuning stub, and RF Tee connector as shown in figure 9-7.
l. Connect 180E balun to antenna connectors J2 and J3.
Figure 9-7. Diagram of RF Feed Cable, Tuning Stub, RF Tee Connector,

and Positioning Piece Connections.
9.4.6 Tuning the Antennas.-
a. Using an ohmmeter, check all 50 ohm dummy loads. Replace those that are not 50 ohms ±1 ohm.
b. Connect bi-directional coupler, vector voltmeter, signal generator, 50 ohm dummy loads, and Tee
connectors as shown in figure 9-8.
Rev. A April, 1993 9-11

Figure 9-8. Equipment Setup for Calibrating Vector Voltmeter for 0E.
c. Set signal generator to operating frequency of the DVOR station with an output of 0 dB.
d. Calibrate vector voltmeter for 0E.
e. Connect bi-directional coupler, vector voltmeter, signal generator, 50 ohm dummy loads, and Tee
9-12 Rev. A April, 1993

Figure 9-9. Equipment Setup for Tuning the Antennas.
f. Connect antenna 1's RF feed cable to the bi-directional coupler. Dummy load the opposite sides of
the antennas; antenna 48 would be dummy loaded as well as antenna 2. This will prevent reflections.
g. While monitoring the vector voltmeter for VSWR and with a person on the counterpoise check the
VSWR of antenna 1. Adjust the tuning capacitor for a VSWR of 1.10 or lower. If the capacitor will
not bring the antenna's VSWR within specifications it may be necessary to trim the antenna tuning
stub.
h. If trimming the antenna tuning stub is necessary trim approximately 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch each time.
After trimming tuning stub adjust tuning capacitor to determine if the antenna's VSWR will drop to
1.1 or below.
i. Connect bi-directional coupler to feed cable for antenna number 2 and dummy load the feed cables
for antenna numbers 1 and 3.
j. Tune antenna number 2 as detailed in steps g and h.
Rev. A April, 1993 9-13

k. Repeat steps f thru h for sideband antennas 3 and 4 remembering to dummy load adjacent antennas
to prevent reflections.
l. Once sideband antennas 1 through 4 have been tuned, recheck the previously tuned antennas to
insure VSWR has not changed. This step is necessary because the sideband antennas react with each
other. Retune antennas as necessary.
m. Tune sideband antenna numbers 5 through 8 periodically rechecking previously tuned antennas.
Continue this process until all sideband antennas have been tuned.
n. Connect RF carrier antenna cable to bi-directional coupler.
o. Adjust tuning capacitor or air-dielectric capacitor (depending on antenna) for a VSWR reading of
1.1. If the capacitor will not bring the antenna's VSWR within specifications it may be necessary
to trim the antenna tuning stub.
p. If trimming the antenna tuning stub is necessary trim approximately 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch each time.
After trimming tuning stub adjust tuning capacitor to determine if the antenna's VSWR will drop to
1.1 or below.
9.4.7 Adjusting Phase Length of Sideband Antennas To Carrier Antenna.-
a. Connect bi-directional coupler, vector voltmeter, signal generator, 50 ohm dummy loads, and Tee
b. Set signal generator to operating frequency of the DVOR station with an output of 0 dB.
c. Calibrate vector voltmeter for 0E using the feed cable to sideband antenna 1 as a reference.
d Measure and record the phase length of each sideband antenna in relation to the carrier antenna.
e. Determine the mean phase length of the sideband antenna RF feed cables. All sideband antennas
must be within 10E of each other.
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Figure 9-10. Test Equipment Setup for Sideband Antenna to Carrier Antenna Phasing.
f. Trim sideband antenna RF feed cables or add elbows to antenna RF feed cables that are out of
tolerance.
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9.4.8. Field Monitor Antenna Foundation Installation.- Refer to section 8 parts list, for a complete list of
materials inclused in the Civil Installation Kit Rohn Antenna (Part No. 470252-0001). Figure 9-11 shows
a typical DVOR Field Monitor Antenna foundation installation. DVOR Field Monitor Antenna foundation
installation may vary per local building codes.
9.4.9 Field Monitor Antenna (470178-0001) Installation.- Refer to section 8 parts list, for a complete list
of materials included in the single Doppler Feild Monitor Antenna Kit (part no. 470178-0001). Figure 9-12
shows a typical DVOR field monitor antenna and tower.
a. Refer to figure 9-13. Set a 10 foot tower section (MP3) on foundation tower section (MP4, buried
in concrete). Insure that bottom of tower is down. Secure the two sections together with six
machine screws (1/4-20 x 1-1/2"), flat washers (1 x 1/4"), and hex nuts (1/4-20). Insure that terminal
lug (grounding strap) (MP1) is attached to the tower. Attach the No. 6 AWG Copper Wire (part no.
146006-0000) to the tower terminal lug and the ground rod (MP2).
b. Set the last 10 foot tower section (MP3) on second tower section (MP3). Insure that bottom of tower
is down. Secure the two sections together with six machine screws (1/4-20 x 1-1/2"), flat washers
(1 x 1/4"), and hex nuts (1/4-20).
c. Secure three moisture caps (MP19) to the tower top.
d. Secure the two unistrut mounting rails (MP10) to top of tower with clamps (MP9) as shown. Before
tightening the top rail, insure that rail is level and centered.
e. Install two clamps (MP5) and U-bolts (MP8) to Unistrut mounting rails (MP10) using U-bolts (MP8)
and appropriate attaching hardware, do not tighten.
f. Assemble the single Yagi antenna assembly (MP16) per instructions supplied with the antenna.
Install clamps, U-bolts, and attaching hardware to the antenna boom clamp, do not tighten.
g. Install EMT pipe (MP7) and secure with clamps (MP5) and U-bolts (MP8).
h. Slide the antenna on to the EMT pipe (MP7) and secure with U-bolts supplied with the antenna.
i. After antenna is secured, secure the antenna boom cap (MP6).
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Figure 9-12. Typical DVOR Field Monitor Antenna and Tower (Part No. 470178-0001).
Rev. A April, 1993 9-19

j. Using the appropriate hardware attach clamps (MP11 and MP12) to tower (MP3) as shown.
k. Assemble weather protection collar (MP13), conduit (MP15), 90 degree conduit elbow (MP17), and
connector (MP18), then secure to tower clamps (MP11). After conduit is attached to tower, connect
conduit (MP15) to 90 degree conduit elbow (MP17) using connector (MP18).
9.4.10 Field Monitor Antenna (470178-0002) Installation.- Refer to section 8 parts list, for a complete list
of materials included in the Doppler Feild Monitor Antenna Kit (part no. 470178-0002). Refer to figure 9-
14.
a. Set a 10 foot tower section (2) on foundation tower section, buried in concrete. Insure that bottom
of tower is down. Secure the two sections together with six machine screws (1/4-20 x 1-1/2"), flat
washers (1 x 1/4"), and hex nuts (1/4-20). Insure that terminal lug (grounding strap) (3) is attached
to the tower. Attach the No. 6 AWG Copper Wire (part no. 146006-0000) to the tower terminal lug.
b. Set the last 10 foot tower section (2) on first tower section (2). Insure that bottom of tower is down.
Secure the two sections together with six machine screws (1/4-20 x 1-1/2"), flat washers (1 x 1/4"),
and hex nuts (1/4-20).
c. Set the top tower section (8) on second tower section (2). Insure that bottom of tower is down.
Secure the two sections together with six machine screws (1/4-20 x 1-1/2"), flat washers (1 x 1/4"),
and hex nuts (1/4-20).
d. Assemble the single Yagi antenna assembly (6) per instructions supplied with the antenna. Install
clamps, U-bolts, and attaching hardware to the antenna boom.
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Figure 9-13. DVOR Field Monitor Antenna and Tower (Part No. 470178-0001)
Parts Location Diagram
Model 1150 DVOR Antenna
Figure 9-14. DVOR Field Monitor Antenna and Tower (Part No. 470178-0002) Parts
Location Diagram
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SECTION 10. SOFTWARE


SECTION 11. TROUBLESHOOTING SUPPORT DATA
11.1 INTRODUCTION.- This section contains parts location illustrations for the DVOR antenna array.
Table 11-1 contains a list of assembly and installation drawings necessary to install the DVOR antenna array.
Table 11-1. Assembly and Installation Diagrams.
Description Drawing Number Figure Page
Assembly, DVOR Antenna Kit 470165 11-1 11-3
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3.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

SECTION 4. STANDARDS AND TOLERANCES

4.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

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SECTION 5. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

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5.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

SECTION 6. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

6.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

SECTION 7. CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE

7.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

SECTION 8. PARTS LIST

8.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

SECTION 9. INSTALLATION, INTEGRATION, AND CHECKOUT

9.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

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SECTION 9. INSTALLATION, INTEGRATION, AND CHECKOUT