System Operation; Control Selections; Monitoring Target Speeds - Kustom FALCON Operator's Manual

CONTROL AND FUNCTION SELECTION
Select squelched or unsquelched audio by moving the switch to the desired position.
Adjust the PWR/VOL control for comfortable listening to the Doppler audio level.
Adjust the RANGE control for proper target acquisition distance. For most applications,
fully clockwise (maximum range) will be the most useful setting. In denser traffic, or
where maximum distance is not desired, reduce the range to the desired distance. If range
is unsatisfactory, first check antenna aim (it should be straight, level, and pointed straight
ahead) and position of RANGE control to ensure it has not been inadvertently turned
down.

MONITORING TARGET SPEEDS

Once the radar has been properly set up and tested (see preceding sections), it is ready for
use. Acquiring and displaying valid target (and patrol) speeds requires obtaining a proper
tracking history, as described below:
1. Visually observe target vehicle and estimate its speed.
Recheck antenna aim.
Observe other vehicles which may be in the radar beam and which are potential
targets (or may block the radar's "view" of the selected target), especially those which
are larger, closer, or much faster than the selected target.
Be alert to terrain or roadside features, which can cause interference, incorrect
readings, or display blanking. (Such features include power lines, radio/TV
transmitters, bridges, guardrails, and other large reflectors, etc.)
2. Listen to the Doppler audio. The pitch of the tone should correspond to the visual
estimate made above. The tone should be clear and strong; scratchy, "buzzy", or
garbled tones could indicate interference of some sort.
3. Check the radar TARGET display. The reading should closely match the visual
estimate and the pitch of the audio tone.

SYSTEM OPERATION

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