The impulse noise limiter test determines the effec-

6. With the NL204 tumed off, perform the EIA

tiveness of the Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL) or
Automatic Noise Blanker (ANB) circuits in the
receiver. These circuits are designed to reduce inter-
ference from such sources as automotive ignition sys-
tems and high power AC lines. The test requires the
use of the optional NL204 Noise pulse Simulator.
The NL204 consists of a noise spike generator which
feeds a 1 Volt Peak-to-Peaksignal into a 6 dB "T"
mixing pad. In operation, the output of the spike gen-
erator is mixed with the signal output of the CB42
and a signal-to-noisetest performed.
To test the operations of the ANL and ANB circuits:
1. Supply the proper power to the CB receiver.
2. Connect the output of the CB42,s RF-IF OUT-
PUT jack of the INPUT JACK of the NL2O4.
3. Connect the OUTPUT JACK of ttre NL204 to
the antenna input jack of the receiver.
4. Set the receiver ANL switch on, and squelch to
minimum.
5. Set the CB RF TUNER to the same channel as
the receiver.
Sensitivity Test as described previously.
NOTE: Since the output of the CB42
is dropped 6 dB by the mixing circuiLs
of the NL204, the receiver should re-
quire twice as much output from the
CB42 f.or this test as compared to the
standard sensitivity test.
7. Note the setting of the MICROVOLTS OUTPUT
controls for the 10 dB (S+N)/N point.
8. Adjust the NL204 to the calibrated 1 V P-P po-
sition, and repeat the EIA Sensitivity Test. More
output from the CB42 should be required to
reach the second 10 dB point.
The EIA specifies that the two points should be less
than 10 dB apart. Calculate the dB ratio of,J,he two
signalsusingthe formula dB=20Log1'+f,
refer to the table in Fig. 37 to determine if the two
microvolt readings are less than 10 dB apart. If the
ratio is more than 10 dB, improper operation of the
ANL or ANB circuits should be considered.

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