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List of Frequency File Parameters

The parameters of the frequency file tell SCHED over what frequency range the group if usable and on which stations. Most of the parameters are the same as parameters in the setup file since they are meant for direct substitution once the correct frequency group has been identified. There is no defaulting between groups of inputs -- all parameters are reset to zero, blank, or some equivalent value.

For the VLA, IF's A and C will be assumed to apply to VLA27 while IF's B and D will be assumed to apply to VLA1. All standard frequency groups will have both VLA IF's on the same frequency. Anything more complicated requires a setup file from the user.

STATIONs

Up to 10 stations with this setup. This will be matched against the station name in the setup file. The name VLBA will be a default for all VLBA stations.

PRIOrity

A ranking with low values prefered. This allows preference of one setup over another if both match the required frequencies. For example, the narrow band 50 cm receiver would be chosen over the wide band one for narrow band observations despite the fact that both would match the requested frequencies.

NAME

A name for the frequency group. It is used in listing and error notes to help the user find the right one. Up to 12 characters long. Any string ok.

NOTE

A comment about the setup that will go to various listings. It is wise to note any limitations here that might not be obvious to a user. Up to 80 characters.

IFNAME

The name of the IF for up to 8 IF descriptions (eg. A, B, C, D). There are a larger number than there are phsical IFs to allow description of such systems as the VLBA 50/90 cm system where there are more than one signal in each IF.

For antennas in the EVN that have VLBA(4) DARs, the codes in use are usually A and C (LCP and RCP). For MkIV antennas there are two IF distributors that can one can choose to connect to either IF channel. Each distributor is connected to a fixed subset of the BBC's, either the odds or the evens. The normal situation has IF 1N on LCP and 2N on RCP, but alternate channels 1A or 2A can be connected if more than the first 7 BBC's need to be set to a single polarization.

For the DBBC, IFNAME contains two characters. The first (A-D) gives the conditioning module to be used, the second (1-4) deterimines which of the switchable inputs on that conditioning module is to be selected. The signal available on each input depends on the local station wiring, so careful catalogue maintenance is required.

ALTIFN

An alternate IF name for this frequency setup. For the Mark IV systems, the odd BBC's are attached to IF's 1N and 1A. The even BBC's are attached to 2N and 2A. Generally the same signal is put on 1N and 2A while another (other polarization) is put on 2N and 1A. When assigning IF names using frequency table information, sched will pick IFNAME or ALTIFN depending on whether the BBC is even or odd and on the first digit of the names.

RF1

The low edge of the RF frequency range covered by each IF. SCHED will try to find the group with all the channels best centered in the IF. However, some channels will allowed to be outside the range if necessary, as is common on the VLA.

RF2

The high edge of the RF frequency range covered by each IF.

For Mark IV systems, the frequency ranges in the frequency catalog are calculated with the constraint that the complete range can be obtained with the station preferred patching, i.e. with consistently using high or low output on the IF distributor. More frequency coverage can be obtained with detailed knowledge and requires a manual setup.

CH1RF1

The lowest RF frequency for channel 1. If non-zero, channel 1 will be required to fall in the range specified by CH1RF1 and CH1RF2. This is mainly to be sure that the right filter is used at 2cm on the VLBA.

CH1RF2

The highest frequency for channel 1. See CH1RF1

LO1

The FIRSTLO for each IF channel.

FE

The FE (receiver specification) for each channel. Use omit for unused channels.

POL

The polarization of the channel (RCP or LCP).

SYN

The SYNTH setting for each of the three front end synthesizers on the VLBA.

DUALX

Use the wideband scheme at 4 cm on the VLBA. See the setup parameter DUALX.

LCP50CM

Setting for the 50 cm filter. See setup file parameter LCP50CM

RCP50CM

Setting for the 50 cm filter. See setup file parameter RCP50CM

CHNSTA

Only use this IF if CHNSTA matches the station name. This allows the same groups to be used for VLA1 and VLA27, but to differ in the IFNAME. Options are the station name or BOTH. This facility has been disabled and may be removed. It has been made obsolete by the new digital patch panel at the VLA and the effort by SCHED to determine which IF's are to be used for the each setup depending on the specified modes in the schedule. Modes VA, VR and VL require different IF restrictions.

The following are OBSOLETE VLA parameters that should not be used.

VLABAND

The VLA frequency band. See setup file parameter VLABAND

VLABW

The VLA bandwidth codes.

VLAFEAB

The VLA first LO.

VLAFECD

The other VLA first LO.

VLAIF

The VLA gain file name.

VLAROT

The VLA ROT file name.

VLASYNA

The VLA AC F6 setting.

VLASYNB

The VLA BD F6 setting.

FEFILTER

The VLA BD F6 setting.