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AN/DKW-3B(V)2 transponder contains an FM command receiver, digital decoder/encoder,
pulse modulated telemetry transmitter, and drone interface circuits necessary
to control the majority of Navy drones. The transponder is compatible
with the BQM-74, BQM-34, and QF-4 aerial targets. Target control is obtained
by telemetry from the Integrated Target Control System (ITCS) ground stations.
The ITCS station transmits discrete and /or proportional commands which
are received by the AN/DKW-3B transponder. The transponder verifies address,
control request, parity and bit coding before transferring commands to
the drone. Telemetry transmission is initiated to the ground station after
address verification. AN/DKW-3B command outputs are made TTL compatible
by measuring the turnaround delay time. Telemetry inputs of 0-5 volts
analog and 0-100 volts digital are available. A serial input/output interface
to the target vehicle is also available. Improved design in the receiver,
encoder/decoder, and transmitter sections using advanced solid state devices
results in high reliability and long life. |
