Microwave Radio Communications LLC CR2TX2AD User Manual
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Product Description
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CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual
Product Description
2.1
Chapter Overview
This chapter provides a overall description of the product, its
components, and its capabilities.
components, and its capabilities.
Here are the topics covered:
Topic
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2.2
System Description
The MRC CodeRunner 2 transmitter is designed to be both an
analog and digital transmitter for ENG portable applications.
CodeRunner 2 can accommodate a variety of analog and digital
inputs, and apply either analog or digital modulation.
analog and digital transmitter for ENG portable applications.
CodeRunner 2 can accommodate a variety of analog and digital
inputs, and apply either analog or digital modulation.
CodeRunner 2 is an integrated, flexible solution consisting of:
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A rack mounted Indoor Unit (IDU), typically mounted
inside an ENG vehicle.
inside an ENG vehicle.
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A mast mounted Outdoor Unit (ODU), also called the RF
Unit (RFU).
Unit (RFU).
A typical installation is shown in Figure 2-1.
Power Options The CodeRunner 2 can be operated from
115 V / 220 V AC mains power, or from 18-36 V DC vehicle
power. Power is supplied to the IDU, which in turn powers the
ODU via the cable harness between them.
115 V / 220 V AC mains power, or from 18-36 V DC vehicle
power. Power is supplied to the IDU, which in turn powers the
ODU via the cable harness between them.
Analog/Digital Options The CodeRunner 2 is digital-ready,
which means it can be ordered and installed as a full-featured
analog radio. Then later, it can be upgraded just by adding the
digital MPEG/COFDM Module.
which means it can be ordered and installed as a full-featured
analog radio. Then later, it can be upgraded just by adding the
digital MPEG/COFDM Module.
Band & Frequency Options The CodeRunner 2 is designed to
cover the bands below. It can be ordered as a single-band unit or
in a dual-band configuration to cover any two of these bands.
cover the bands below. It can be ordered as a single-band unit or
in a dual-band configuration to cover any two of these bands.
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2-3 GHz
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6-7 GHz
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12-13 GHz
Band and frequency information is stored in the ODU, which
means switching bands after installation is very simple: just plug
in the RFU for the new band, and the IDU will automatically
configure itself for the new band.
means switching bands after installation is very simple: just plug
in the RFU for the new band, and the IDU will automatically
configure itself for the new band.