Basic Radar System

• Power Supply

  • Takes input from ship’s service 440 volt power
  • Supplies required AC and DC voltages to cabinets
  • EE voltage regulation principles apply

• Synchronizer

  • Maintains timing of transmitted pulses
  • Ensures all components operate in a fixed time relationship
  • Provides external trigger to SLA-10 blanker

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Power supplies are the most common failure items due to heat load.