ASC-39 CDLS

Question 0

What three things does the AMA interface with?

Answer 0

VDC
Tactical Computer
RFE

Question 1

In regards o the CDLS, the _________ provides antenna power, directional/ omni antenna switching, amplifies RF signals, and transfers command and status signals between the AMA and the antenna using an RS-485 bus.

Answer 1

RFE

Question 2

What is located inside the AMA?

Answer 2

• Multiplexer/demultiplexer
• 2 MPEG video encoders
• Modem
• 10/100 Ethernet interface
• Acoustic interface
• 2 power supply assemblies
• Frequency converter

Question 3

What is inside the RFE?

Answer 3

• 70-watt Microwave Power Module
• diplexer/switch assembly
• command/status Circuit Card Assembly
• low-noise amplifier
• RF circuits for RF filtering and Automatic Gain Control

Question 4

What are the functions of the RFE?

Answer 4

provides:

• antenna power
• directional/omni antenna switching
• provides antenna power, directional/omni antenna switching
• transfers command and status signals between the AMA and the antenna

Question 5

TCDL Antenna Assembly

Answer 5

• consists of two antennas: an omnidirectional antenna and a directional horn antenna
• receives its power and commands from the RFE
• directional antenna can track a maximum of five surface terminals

Question 6

What is the TCDL antenna standoff?

Answer 6

2 feet