Icom IC-M802 Installing page 21

22 March 2014
Testing the IC M802
1) Select the frequency to test.
2) Listen for anyone using the channel.
3) Press the [THRU/TUNE] button while observing the watt meter.
4) Observe the LCD display on the IC M802.
a) You will probably need a helping hand here as most transceivers are not installed close
enough for one person to push the button and read the meter.
5) The watt meter should briefly display approximately 20 watts of power.
6) The LCD display should briefly display one bar at the bottom of the display between the "L"
and the "H".
7) Press the [SET/MODE] switch four (4) times to display the "FSK" mode.
a) The FSK mode will cause a 100% modulation of an single frequency very close to the dial
frequency.
8) Press and hold the microphone push to talk (PTT) button while reading the watt meter.
9) Note the LCD display should also have eight (8) bars, e.g. Bars covering the distance
between the "L" and the "H" at the bottom of the display.
10) Record the forward Power reading in the SWR sheet for the frequency being tested.
a) If the meter also reads reflected power simultaneously, read and record the reflected
power on the SWR sheet.
b) If Not Go to Step 10 below.
c) Go Back to Step 1 for the next frequency.
11) Change the watt meter to measure reflected power.
12) Press the PTT again and measure/read the reflected power.
13) Record the reflected power on the SWR sheet.
14) Go to Step 1 for the next frequency until all frequencies have been tested.
Repeat test annually if possible to assure degradation of the system from corrosion from the
elements has not reduced the capability of your IC M802.
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