Computer Automation Technology WX-200 Manual page 8

Antenna Interface J5
Connect a VHF antenna to the BNC connector J5. If the WX-200 is located in the fringe area of the
NOAA transmitter an external antenna is recommended.
transmitting antennas.
WX-200 Controls
Test Switch [SW1]
Press [SW1] to initiate a test sequence of the logic functions of the WX-200. NOTE: This test does
not verify the operation of the receiver or FSK decoder circuitry.
Read FIP Code Switch [SW2]
Press [SW2] to initiate a read back of the FIP codes programmed into the WX-200. Perform this test
after the WX-200 has been programmed to verify the correct county codes have been entered into
the WX-200 memory.
Monitor Switch [SW3]
Press [SW3] to activate the headphone audio. Press the switch a second time to deactivate
headphone audio. NOTE: This switch does not activate the transmitter.
READ FIP
CODES
TEST
WX-200 Frequency Adjustments
The WX-200 is shipped with its frequency set to 162.550 MHz. To change to a different NOAA
frequency, change the settings of dipswitch SW1.
HEADPHONE
MONITOR
SW1-1 SW1-2
OFF OFF
ON OFF
OFF ON
ON ON
OFF OFF
ON OFF
OFF ON
+12VDC
RS-232
Figure 2-2
SW1-3
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
Figure 2-3
2-4
Do not locate the antenna near any
REPEATER
CONTROLLER
FREQUENCY
162.400 MHz
162.425 MHz
162.450 MHz
162.475 MHz
162.500 MHz
162.525 MHz
162.550 MHz
ANTENNA