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8 ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN VOLUME 03-COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
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What type of equipment is used to coordinate the activities of fleet units by linking them with each other and shore stations?
Definition
Radio
Term
Radio is the transmission and reception of electronic impulses or signals through space by means of what type of waves?
Definition
electromagnetic
Term
Who is ulimately responsible for safety?
Definition
everyone
Term
What are the basic requirements of a communications system?
Definition
transmitter and receiver
Term
AN/UCC-1, AN/URA-17, and CV-2460 are examples of what type of shipboard equipment?
Definition
terminal
Term
What frequency band has limited naval use?
Definition
MF
Term
What does the abbreviation "los" commonly mean?
Definition
Line-of-Sight
Term
The super-high-frequency band used extensively in what type of communications?
Definition
Microwave
Term
What type of modulation is especially suited for use in time-division multiplexing?
Definition
pulse
Term
For modern communication needs, CW is not a preferred method. Why is this true?
Definition
CW is slow
Term
The emission class of an rf transmitter is based on what characteristic?
Definition
modulation
Term
In an FM transmitter, the audio signal shifts the carrier frequency in what network?
Definition
Phase-shift
Term
Which of the four receiver functions invloves extraction of the modulation from the rf signal?
Definition
detection
Term
Which of the four receiver characteristics require compromise because of bandpass requirements?
Definition
selectivity and fidelity
Term
What term is used to describe receiver amplification?
Definition
gain
Term
The term "dBm" is based on what standard reference level?
Definition
1 milliwatt
Term
How many radio set controls can be paralleled to one transmitter/receiver group?
Definition
Four
Term
To transfer control of switched circuits to another transmitter or receiver switchboard, you should use what switch position?
Definition
x
Term
What term is used for a machine that operates as a single-phase transformer?
Definition
synchro
Term
Extremely-low-frequency transmission is primarily utilized by what?
Definition
submarines
Term
The very-low-frequency receive system is designed to receive what types of signals?
Definition
FSK and ICW
Term
HF communications from shorebased transmitters to ships at sea using frequency and space diversity is an example of what type of system?
Definition
Fleet Broadcast
Term
What would you use an AN/URA-38 for?
Definition
matching a transmitter's output impedance to and antenna's input impedance
Term
The AN/VRC-80 is not just a vhf transmitter or receiver. What is the name given to a piece of equipment that performs both functions?
Definition
Tranceiver
Term
During UHF secure voice transmission, the operator uses a secure voice remote phone unit. What is the common term for this unit?
Definition
RPU
Term
What term isnormally used for microwave transmitter input signal?
Definition
basebacnd signal
Term
In a microwave transmitter, the linearize couples a portion of the output power back to the klystron. This allows for modulation densities as high as 1200 channels and copmensates for what klystrong deficiency?
Definition
nonlinearity
Term
In a typical microwave receiver, what is the standard intermediate frequency?
Definition
70 MHz
Term
What methods are usually used for microwave communications?
Definition
LOS and troposcatter
Term
By what method can you increase the maximum number of intelligible signals transmitted on a single path?
Definition
multiplexing
Term
What communication method involves subdividing a channel into smaller segments of equal size and placing a signal in each subchannel?
Definition
FDM
Term
How many crypto and plain subsystems are used within SAS?
Definition
Five
Term
One mode of teletypewriter operation is the synchronous mode. What other mode is used for basic teletypewriter operation?
Definition
Asynchronous
Term
What is the name of the five unit code that includes mark and space signals and is used in teletypewriter operation?
Definition
Baudot
Term
What problem is reduced by not using start and stop signals in the synchronous teletypewriter mode?
Definition
delayed signal
Term
What device is used to change tty dc pulses into mark and space signals to modulate the transmitter carrier wave?
Definition
Keyer
Term
The Navy's two basic RATT systems are AFTS and RFCS. What is the RFCS system commonly called?
Definition
FSK
Term
What device provides looping current for the tty?
Definition
solid state power supply
Term
What is/are used to interconnect all the tty equipment in any configuration needed?
Definition
TTY panel
Term
During unpatching, pulling which plug from its tty panel jack first will produce a dangerous dc voltage on the exposed plug?
Definition
Set
Term
How many rotary switch positions will you find on a remote transmitter control unit?
Definition
Three
Term
What type of frquency diversity is used for multichannel?
Definition
Tone
Term
What method should you use to tranmit printed text?
Definition
Facsimile
Term
In which of the following publications can you find information on TEMPEST requirements?
Definition
MIL-STD-1680
Term
What is the desgnator of any conductor inteded to carry classified plain language terminating in RED equipment or the RED side of crypto equipment?
Definition
Primary Red
Term
The AN/CRT-3A is known as what?
Definition
"Gibson Girl"
Term
What radio is particularly useful during tactical black-out operations?
Definition
AN/PRC-104
Term
What radio has frequency hopping capability?
Definition
AN/PRC-117
Term
The use of frequency hopping has certain advantages. One advantage is that the signal is difficult to detect. How is this accomplished?
Definition
no signal carrier is used
Term
What system was specifically designed to provide solutions to equipment planning by automatically determining the best system that each participant in a communications link should use?
Definition
CLIPS
Term
What term refers to reception and retransmission?
Definition
Active
Term
What term refers to transmissions received from a satellite?
Definition
Downlink
Term
SATCOM links are only slightly affected by what phenomena associated with hf propagation difficulties?
Definition
Atmospheric
Term
Trained crews can set up what type of satellite earth terminals within hours to establish communications in remote areas?
Definition
mobile
Term
How many NCTAMS have primary responsibility for communications via satellite?
Definition
four
Term
What system do subscribers use to receive Fleet Satellite Broadcast?
Definition
AN/SSR-1
Term
What is the minimum number of broadcast channels that NAVMACS guards automatically?
Definition
four
Term
What is the bandwidth (in kHz) of the satellite channels allocated to CUDIXS/NAVMACS?
Definition
25
Term
What term is associated with a submarine commander's ability to receive messages via satellite at scheduled intervals?
Definition
Group broadcasts
Term
Secure voice uses digitized voice with a 3-kHz voice channel. What type of voice modualtion does this describe?
Definition
narrowband
Term
When using Secure Voice, a ship must contact what authority before initiating communicaitons with a shore command?
Definition
Voice controller
Term
What is a subsystem specifically designed for special intelligence communications?
Definition
TACINTEL
Term
TADIXS-equipped surface ships and submarines operate in what mode(s)?
Definition
receive only
Term
What subsystem is used in conjunction with TADIXS to transmit OTH-T data from the fleet to other ships and shor commands?
Definition
OTCIXS
Term
What system was developed to multiplex several users on one 25-kHz satellite channel?
Definition
DAMA
Term
What term is used to describe how the Demand Assigned Multiple Access data stream is formatted?
Definition
Frame
Term
In the DAMA multiplexed data stream, which slot is used to test for communications error?
Definition
Link
Term
What are all DAMA multiplexer transmit times referenced to?
Definition
satellite
Term
What is the TD-1271B/U used as?
Definition
DAMA multiplexer
Term
Who performs day-to-day control and operation of naval satellite communications assets?
Definition
Naval Computer and Telecommunications Command
Term
How many FLTSATCOM satellites have ehf packages installed?
Definition
two
Term
LEASAT satellites have fewer 25-kHz channels than FLTSATs. What ground-based system do they use to maintain communications efficiency?
Definition
DAMA
Term
What is the replacement satellite for GAPFILLER, FLTSATCOM, and LEASAT?
Definition
UHF F/O
Term
The AN/FSC-79 satellite communications terminal transmits on what band?
Definition
shf
Term
What is another term used to describe the shf communications band?
Definition
X-band
Term
The AN/WSC-5(V)uhf transceiver is capable of using differentially encoded phaseshift-keying and what other type of modulation?
Definition
FM
Term
What radio is the primary shipboard los and satellite transceiver?
Definition
AN/WSC-3
Term
What shipbard system is used to receive Fleet Satellite Broadcast?
Definition
AN/SSR-1
Term
What is a spread spectrum type modem and is used with the AN/FSC-79 satellite communications terminal?
Definition
OM-51A/FR
Term
The AN/USQ-69(V) data terminal set is currently used with what two subsystems?
Definition
TACINTEL/NAVMACS
Term
Audio digital converter CV-3333/U is used primarily as an analog-to-digital converter for what type of communications?
Definition
Secure voice
Term
Where are the system interface connectors installed on the Electrical Equipment Rack CY-7597/WSC-3?
Definition
On the top panel
Term
DAMA-equipped shore installations use the OK-481(V)2/FSC control Monitor Group to interface TD-1271B/Us, AN/WSC-5(V)s, and baseband equipment. It can accommodate up to how many TD-1271B/Us?
Definition
14
Term
Link-11 is designted as what types of tactical data information link?
Definition
TADIL A
Term
Link-11 communications can operate with what radio?
Definition
Either HF or UHF
Term
The size of an antenna is determined by what?
Definition
operating frequency
Term
The frequency range of an antenna can be extended by adding wat factor?
Definition
either a capacitive or an inductive load
Term
What individual is responsible for assigning primary and secondary Link-11 frequencies before the deployment of a task force?
Definition
Task Force Commander
Term
Net Sync continuously broadcasts what type of signals?
Definition
preamble frames
Term
When the stored sync mode is operating, the picket station uses what signals to establish a time base?
Definition
sync signal recieved from NCS
Term
The preamble of a Link-11 message consists of a total of how many frames?
Definition
five
Term
During transmission of the preamble, the 605-Hz tone is transmitted at what power level?
Definition
+6 dB
Term
To enable the DTS to detect frame transitions during the preamble, the 2915-Hz sync tone is phase shifted how many degrees at each frame?
Definition
180
Term
Exactly how many data bits are contained in each Link-11 information frame?
Definition
24
Term
The two frames following a control stop code indicate what?
Definition
the next picket address in the roll call
Term
The DTS operates in full duplex when it performs what operations?
Definition
system testing
Term
The six hamming bits added to the data word enables the DTS to correct what maximum number of data bits?
Definition
One
Term
The DTS develops a composite signal consisting of what total number of grequency division multiplexed audio-frequency tones?
Definition
16
Term
Bits 4 and 5 of a 30-bit data word are carried by what audio tone frequencies?
Definition
1155 Hz
Term
In a single frame, the DTS can tolerate what maximum phase shift errors without generating an error code?
Definition
+/-44 degrees
Term
What Link-11 signal allows the receiving unit to correct errors caused by the relative motion between the sending and receiving units?
Definition
Doppler tone
Term
When the DTS is in the OPERATE mode, exactly how many fault sensing sensors can cause the SUMMARY FAULT lamp to light?
Definition
14
Term
When the SIDEBAND SELECT switch is in the DIV position, which sideband signal is processed for input to the computer?
Definition
The combination of the USB and LSB signals
Term
During normal Link-11 operations, the DATA RATE switch on the mode control panel should be in what position?
Definition
TADIL A
Term
During normal Link-11 operations, the DATA RATE switch on the mode control panel should be in what position?
Definition
TADIL A
Term
The SYNC MODE switch on the mode control panel is used in conjunction with what switch on the TADIL A control panel?
Definition
TIMING STORED/CORRECTED switch
Term
The NET BUSY indicator of the TADIL A control panel is activated by what signal?
Definition
signal presence
Term
the SYNC COMPT indicator is lighted after the DTS has achieved what condition?
Definition
it is in sync with NCS
Term
With a single address control indicator, and NCS platform can control what maximum number of participating units?
Definition
20
Term
Data exchange between the Link-11 DTS and the CDS computer is controlled by the DTS using what control signal protocols?
Definition
External interrupts
Term
When the DTS recongized own station address, it transmits what signal first?
Definition
the frst frame of the preamble
Term
What event takes place when the CDS computer does not answer an ODR from the DTS within the specified time limit?
Definition
The DTS generates the stop code
Term
What even occurs if an interrogated picket station does not answer an initial interrogations from the NCS within 15 frame intervals?
Definition
NCS retransmits the interrogation to the unit that did not reply
Term
During receive operations, exactly how many EDAC bits are extracted from the received data tones?
Definition
six
Term
The EDAC bits enable the DTS to correct a total of how many received bit errors?
Definition
one
Term
When operating the Link-11 with a UHF radio set, you should place the SIDEBAND SELECT switch in what position only?
Definition
USB
Term
When the NCS enters dummy PUs, what net conditions will exist, if any?
Definition
net cycle time increase
Term
A single broken line in the switchboard between the DTS and the crypto device could cause what problem?
Definition
All bits randomly set to a logic "1" or a logic "0"
Term
The multi-station POFA is run in what mode?
Definition
Roll Call
Term
When a multi-station POFA is run, what total number of data words are in each block of data transmitted?
Definition
230
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