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Radio Direction Finding Systems

Technical Application Notes

Title/link Date Subject
Wind Loading and Stresses on the Series 7000 (MPT) Antenna Arrays.pdf 21 Nov 2011 Wind loading and stress for single and stacked 7000 series antenna with and without ice loading.
RF Sensitivity of Series 7000 (MPT) DF.pdf 8 July 2011 Bearing stability, and probabilities of detection and false alarms for 7000 series DFs.
Back Pressurization of DF Antennas.pdf 13 Jun 2009 How to connect a low pressure dry nitrogen supply to the DF antennas for protection in extreme environments.
AOR AR8600MKII RSSI Connection .pdf 10 Nov 2008 How to modify this receiver for an RSSI connection on the Accessory connector.
Assigning COM Port Numbers to the Serial Ports of a USB-to-Serial Adapter.pdf  6 May 2008 Step by step method to configure multiple com ports assigned using a USB to serial adapter.
Using a Barix Instreamer to Remotely Connect a Direction Finder via a Network Connection.pdf 18 Jan 2008 How to set up and operate a remote connection using the Barix Instreamer to provide both data and audio from remote sites.
In-band Interference from a Nearby Transmitter.pdf 17 Jul 2006 Graphs that allow the separation to be calculated between the DF array and a nearby in-band transmitter in order avoid damage and/or desensitization.
Product Identification and Compatibility of Obsolete Models.pdf 27 Jun 2006 Information for identifying older models and discusses compatibility.
Downloading Frequencies from an ICOM 8500 Receiver into BearingTrack.pdf 15 Jul 2005 How to use the new utility program "R8500 Download" to capture frequencies stored in the receiver's memory banks and create a csv file that can be edited and used by Bearing Track and/or Auto Track.
Remote Control and Operation of DDF6000 Direction Finders via DataRadio Modems   3 Jun 2005 Setup and operation of fixed site radio direction finding sites using the DataRadio modems.
Combining Fixed Site and Mobile Direction Finders to Enhance Radio Direction Finding Capability 24 Apr 2005 How to set up and use the virtual site feature in Auto Track to display lines of bearing from fixed site direction finders.
Using Multiple Instances of Bearing Track Server to Monitor Remote Serial Connected Sites over a Network 31 May 2004 How to set up a PC with serial (COM port) connections to remote sites to run multiple copies of Bearing Track Server to allow network access to data.
Remote Display for Series 6000 Direction Finder.pdf 30 May 2004 How to modify a Series 6000 direction finder to connect the 5921 remote display at J2.
A Covert Tracking System Using the DDF5931.pdf 25 Apr 2004 Construction, calibration and operation of a tracking system based on the use of the Series 5900 Direction Finding System.
Using the Digi One SP to Network Doppler Systems DDF6001s using an Ethernet   6 Feb 2004 How to use a Digi One in place of a PC with Bearing Server at remote sites. This solution provides very economical remote internet connectivity with only a slight loss of capability.
Sensitivity of Series 6000-6100 Direction Finders.pdf   8 Apr 2003 Discusses the difference in the algorithms used in firmware versions 4.18 and earlier and the latest version 4.19, and it provides test data showing the sensitivity for both continuous and pulsed signals. 
Using JPS Communications NXU-2 Network Extension Units for Simultaneous Voice and Data Over an Ethernet Networ.pdf 30 Aug 2002 Setup procedure and operating instructions for using these devices.  An Ethernet network can now provide the bearing data, control commands, and audio from a remote site.  Operate a direction finder over the Internet and listen to the audio.  
Using MultiTech 5600DSVD Modems for Simultaneous Voice and Data with Series 6000 Radio Direction Finders.pdf   6 May 2002 Setup procedure and operating instructions for using these modems. A single dial up telephone line can now provide the bearing data, control commands and received audio from a remote site. 
Stress Analysis of Fixed Site Series 6000 Antennas.pdf 12 Apr 2002 Stress calculations and safety factors for our fixed site antennas and antenna stacks subject to wind and ice loading.
Wind Loading on Fixed Site Series 6000 Antennas.pdf   4 Dec 2001 Calculates the wind loading on all of our fixed site antennas and antenna stacks.
ICOM R10 Receiver Modification to Provide S-Meter Output.pdf 21 Apr 2001 Directions for adding RSSI output to this receiver for use with any of the Doppler direction finders. 
Programming and Using the Courier V.Everything Modem for Remote Operation of DDF6000.pdf   5 Jul 1999 Details for setting up and operating these modems in either a leased line or dial up line configuration.
Programming and Using the Motorola V.3400 Modem for Remote Operation of the DDF6000.pdf 11 Apr 1999 Details for setting up and operating these modems in either a leased line or dial up line configuration.
Site Location for Optimal Triangulation.pdf 24 Oct 1998 Error contours that result when 2 to 10 direction finders are optimally located in a square coverage area.
Remote Control and Operation of DDF6000 Direction Finders via YDR24 and EFJ DL3295 Radio Modems.pdf 24 Jun1998 Setup procedure for both the EF Johnson 3295 and the Young Design 24R and 24CM radio modems for use with the DDF6000.
Changing Baud Rate on the DDF4003 or DDF5003.pdf   1 Oct 1995 Circuit board modification needed to make this change.
Locating Analog Cable TV Leaks using Doppler Radio Direction Finding Systems .pdf 15 Mar 1994 Suggestions as to which frequencies to use and the expected range for compliance measurement..