Basic Radar SystemMajor Parts

• Transmitter

  • Generates high-power RF energy
  • Components may include
    • Magnetron
    • Klystron
    • Traveling Wave Tube (TWT)
    • Crossed Field Amplifier (CFA)

• Receiver

  • Amplifies weak return pulses
  • Separates out noise and clutter
  • Includes EP (ECCM) circuits
  • Sends the amplified pulse to a Signal Data Processor

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Trasmitter will be the most complex (expensive) part due to the high power tubes. These require special care and handling, and should not be replaced unless are certain that they are the source of the problem.