rgmiller1974
Member
Hello Everyone,
I'm working on my panel and am at the point where I'd like to test the comm transmitters. I'm not too worried about the transmitters themselves, but I want to make sure the wiring is correct and I've got a good, clean signal from the microphone all the way to the transmitter.
AC 43.13 just says to test "...in accordance with the procedures appropriate for the airport and area..." That's not a lot of help. I'm not even at an airport; I'm still in my garage.
The best plan I can think of is to pick an unused frequency, connect the transmitter to a dummy load and then hold a hand-held receiver next to the dummy load. That said, dummy loads aren't perfect - which is why I think holding a handheld radio right near it will work - and that means I will be radiating some signal into the air.
So, my question is: Is there a better way to conduct this sort of test?
Thanks,
-Ross
I'm working on my panel and am at the point where I'd like to test the comm transmitters. I'm not too worried about the transmitters themselves, but I want to make sure the wiring is correct and I've got a good, clean signal from the microphone all the way to the transmitter.
AC 43.13 just says to test "...in accordance with the procedures appropriate for the airport and area..." That's not a lot of help. I'm not even at an airport; I'm still in my garage.
The best plan I can think of is to pick an unused frequency, connect the transmitter to a dummy load and then hold a hand-held receiver next to the dummy load. That said, dummy loads aren't perfect - which is why I think holding a handheld radio right near it will work - and that means I will be radiating some signal into the air.
So, my question is: Is there a better way to conduct this sort of test?
Thanks,
-Ross