OverviewThe YDKL-1A ATC Transponder Field Tester is a handheld X-band radio transceiver intended for on-site interrogation and analysis of airborne ATC transponders. It transmits standard A-mode and C-mode interrogation pulses, receives reply signals and decodes aircraft identification and altitude information for display. The unit is battery-powered and uses external antennas for transmission and reception, allowing verification and troubleshooting of transponder operation during maintenance, inspections and ground checks.
Applications- Field verification of ATC transponder operability
- Maintenance troubleshooting and fault diagnosis
- Pre-flight and post-installation checks at airports and maintenance facilities
- In-service acceptance tests and commissioning
- Training and inspection procedures for ground technicians
Technical specifications- Model: YDKL-1A
- Function: X-band radio transceiver for ATC transponder interrogation and reply analysis
- Supported modes: A-mode (aircraft code), C-mode (altitude code)
- Code parsing accuracy: ≥98%
- Receive frequency: 1090 ±20 MHz
- Transmit frequency: 1030 ±0.2 MHz
- Transmit power: -20 dBm ±1 dB
- Modulation: 2ASK
- Power supply: 7.4 V 2600 mAh lithium battery; Charging voltage: 20–30 VDC
- Physical dimensions: 200 mm × 110 mm × 60 mm
- Operating temperature: -10°C to +45°C
- Storage temperature: -20°C to +50°C
- Relative humidity: ≤85%