Installing a lif port into the transceiver (4 pages)
Summary of Contents for Icom IC-756PROII
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SERVICE MANUAL HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER i756PRO ™...
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1110000960 S.IC NJM4558M IC-756PROII MAIN-A UNIT 5 pieces 6. DO NOT transmit power into a signal generator or a 8810005770 Screw BiH M3×8 ZK IC-756PROII Top cover 10 pieces sweep generator. Addresses are provided on the inside back cover for your 7.
SECTION 3 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION • Used RF filter 3-1 RECEIVER CIRCUITS Control Input Control Input 3-1-1 RF SWITCHING CIRCUIT Band Band signal diode signal diode (CTRL AND RF-A UNITS) 0.03–1.6 MHz 11–15 MHz D281 The RF switching circuit leads receive signals to bandpass 1.6–2 MHz *D2001 15–22 MHz...
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3-1-5 1ST IF CIRCUIT (RF-A UNIT) Some DC voltage from the noise detector circuit is fed back to the noise amplifiers (Q271–Q273) via the DC amplifiers The 1st IF circuit filters and amplifies the 1st IF signal. The (Q274, Q275). The DC amplifiers function as an AGC circuit 1st IF signal combined at L653 is applied to a pair of MCF to reduce average noise.
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The level shifted signal is applied to the DSP IC (IC2001) for 3-1-13 S-METER CIRCUIT (MAIN-A UNIT) 36 kHz digital IF filter, demodulation, automatic notch and The S-meter circuit indicates the relative received signal noise reduction, etc. The output signal is level shifted 3.3 V strength while receiving by utilizing the AGC voltage which to 5V at the level converter (IC2052), and is applied to the changes depending on the received signal strength.
3-2 TRANSMITTER CIRCUITS The filtered signals are then applied to the differential ampli- fiers (IC2301a/b) via the analog switch (IC2201) and T/R 3-2-1 MICROPHONE AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT switch (IC2291). (MAIN-A UNIT) The microphone amplifier circuit amplifies microphone audio (2) When FM/AM modes signals to a level needed for the DSP circuit.
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3-2-5 IF AMPLIFIER AND MIXER CIRCUITS sequence to obtain a stable 100 W of RF output power. The amplified signal is applied to one of 8 low-pass filters in the (MAIN-A AND RF-A UNITS) FILTER unit. The modulated 3rd IF signal from the DSP-A board (DTIF: 36 kHz) is applied to the 3rd mixer circuit (MAIN-A unit;...
The ALC bias voltage is also applied to the ALC meter ampli- 3-2-11 MONITOR CIRCUIT fier (IC551a, pin 2) to obtain an ALC meter signal (ALCL). (DSP-A BOARD AND MAIN-A UNIT) The amplified signal is passed through the analog switch (IC The microphone audio signals can be monitored to check 3631, pins 13, 14) and applied to the main CPU (IC3501, pin voice characteristics.
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(2) MAIN LOOP PLL doubler circuit (Q71, Q81) and the 64.0 MHz frequency is The oscillated signal at one of the main loop VCOs (Q201, picked up at the double tuned filter (L81, L82). The 64.0 D201, D202), (Q221, D221, D222), (Q251, D251–D254) and MHz signal is applied to the RF-A unit as a 2nd LO signal.
3-4 ANTENNA TUNER CIRCUITS (3) Tuning relays (TUNER unit) According to the operating frequency band and antenna 3-4-1 MATCHING CIRCUIT (TUNER UNIT) condition, tuning relays select the capacitors and coils. The matching circuit is a T-network. Using 2 tuning motors, the matching circuit obtains rapid overall tuning speed.
3-5 SCOPE CIRCUITS 3-6 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUITS 3-5-1 SCOPE RECEIVER CIRCUIT (RF-A UNIT) 3-6-1 PA UNIT A portion of the 64.455 MHz 1st IF signal from the 1st mixer LINE DESCRIPTION circuit (Q511–Q514: while receiving) or IF amplifier (Q751: The voltage from an external power supply via while transmitting) is passed through the PIN attenuator the common filter circuit (FILTER unit;...
3-6-3 MAIN-A UNIT 3-7-2 SUB-CPU PORT ALLOCATIONS (DISPLAY BOARD; IC401) LINE DESCRIPTION Port Receive 8 V converted from the 14 V line and Description number name regulated by the R8V regulator circuit (Q601, OSC1, Input and output ports for the system Q602, D601).
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3-7-3 MAIN-CPU PORT ALLOCATIONS (MAIN UNIT; IC3501) Port Port Description Description number name number name A0–A3, CON1 Outputs data signal for the DDS cir- 6–9, Address signal output ports for the 11–18, A4–A11, (PDAT) cuits (PLL unit; IC101, IC401). LCD controller (IC3551). 20–26 A12–A18 CON0...
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3-7-4 INPUT EXPANDER ALLOCATIONS (1) DISPLAY board; IC411 (2) PLL unit; IC101 Port Port Description Description number name number name Input port for the [RIT], [∆TX] and Outputs the marker mute switch (IC192) [CLEAR] switches. control signal. MAKS High : When the [MARKER] is ON and Input port for [UP] and [DN] switches receiving.
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(4) CTRL board; IC11 (6) RF-A unit; IC902 Port Port Description Description number name number name Outputs a low-pass filter select signal. Outputs a low-pass filter select signal. High: When 0.03–1.999999 High: When 11–13.999999 MHz or B7WS band is selected. 14.5–14.999999 MHz band is selected.
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(8) MAIN-A unit; IC3653 (10) MAIN-A unit; IC3752 Port Port Description Description number name number name Outputs strobe signals for the output Outputs control signal for the noise BSTB expander ICs (RF-A unit; IC901, blanker switch (Q3751, Q3752). IC902, IC905). High: When the [NB] switch is ON, except in FM mode.
SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES 4-1 PREPARATION BEFORE SARVICING REQUIRED TEST EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT GREDE AND RANGE EQUIPMENT GREDE AND RENGE Output voltage : 13.8 V DC Frequency range : 300–3000 Hz DC power supply Audio generator Current capacity : 30 A or more Measuring range : 1–500 mV Measuring range...
4-2 PLL ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENT MEASUREMENT POINT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITION VALUE UNIT LOCATION UNIT ADJUST • Display frequency: Any Connect a frequency 64.000000 MHz REFERENCE (R33 FREQUENCY • Turn L52 on the PLL unit to 4 rota- counter to the check for critical adjustment) tion downside for presetting.
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PLL ADJUSTMENTS—continued ADJUSTMENT MEASUREMENT POINT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITION VALUE UNIT LOCATION UNIT ADJUST S2LO • Display frequency: Any Connect an RF volt- –3 dBm or more Verify OUTPUT • Receiving meter to the check point P901. LEVEL MARKER • Display frequency: Any Connect an oscillo- 4 Vp-p or more Verify...
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4-3 TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENT MEASUREMENT POINT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITION VALUE UNIT LOCATION UNIT ADJUST • Display frequency: 14.100000 MHz Unsolder W29. 100 mA IDLING CURRENT • Mode : CW (key up) Connect an ammeter (for driver) • Preset R11, R18 on the PA unit to to the unsoldering max.
• PA unit PA unit Ammeter Top view of the transceiver Idling current check point for drivers Unsoldering here Ammeter Idling current adjustment for finals Idling current adjustment for drivers Unsoldering here Idling current check point for finals • MAIN-A unit R263 Transmitter MAIN-A...
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TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS—continued ADJUSTMENT MEASUREMENT POINT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITION VALUE UNIT LOCATION UNIT ADJUST Ic APC • Display frequency: 3.550000 MHz Rear Connect an ammeter 23 A MAIN-A R545 • Mode : RTTY panel between power sup- • Connect CP501 to GND. ™...
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• MAIN-A unit MAIN-A unit Bottom view of the transceiver R509 50 MHz band output power adjustment CP501 Ic APC check point R510 AM carrier R507 adjustment HF bands output power adjustment R545 Ic APC adjustment • DSP-A board DSP-A board MAIN-A unit R2227...
4-4 RECEIVER ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENT MEASUREMENT POINT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITION VALUE UNIT LOCATION UNIT ADJUST RX PEAK • Display frequency: 14.100000 MHz Rear Connect an AC milli- Maximum audio output RF-A L513, • [DUAL WATCH] : OFF panel volt meter to [EXT level C555 •...
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• RF-A unit RF-A unit L513 Bottom view of the transceiver L613 RX peak adjustment C555 R515 C655 R516 Mixer balance L721 adjustment FM distortion R615 adjustment L713 R616 J711 Mixer ballance check point • MAIN-A unit MAIN-A unit Bottom view of the transceiver L111 L112 RX peak...
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RECEIVER ADJUSTMENTS—continued ADJUSTMENT MEASUREMENT POINT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITION VALUE UNIT LOCATION UNIT ADJUST RECEIVER • Display frequency: 14.100000 MHz MAIN-A Connect an oscillo- 3.7 Vp-p MAIN-A R210 TOTAL GAIN • [DUAL WATCH] : OFF scope to the check • Mode : USB point CP213.
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• MAIN-A unit MAIN-A unit Bottom view of the transceiver L273 Noise L272 blanker L271 adjustment R271 R210 Receiver total gain CP271 adjustment Noise blanker check point CP213 Receiver total gain check point • RF-A unit RF-A unit J841 Spectrum scope pre-setting Bottom view of the transceiver CP871...
4-5 TUNER ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT MEASUREMENT POINT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITION VALUE UNIT LOCATION UNIT ADJUST 1 • Display frequency: 29.70000 MHz CTRL Connect digital Minimum voltage CTRL DETECTOR • Mode : FM multimeter or oscillo- • [RF POWER] : Max. CW scope to the check •...
4-6 METER ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITION DISPLAY OPERATION ENTERING • Enter the adjustment mode: ADJUST MODE Push [F-1 (METER)], [F-2 (TX)] or [F-3 (RX)] to ADJUSTMENT q Turn power OFF. select each adjustment mode. w Terminate the [REMOTE] jack MODE Once enterring adjustment mode, use [F-1 ( )] with a 3.5(d) mm mini-plug.
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METER ADJUSTMENT—continued ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITION DISPLAY OPERATION (50M POWER -- TX -- Set the output power to 10 W using [MAIN METER) DIAL]. Then push [F-5 (SET)] to store the POWER 50M Tuner “POWER 50M Tuner” meter into memory, and to step next.
SECTION 8 BOARD LAYOUTS 8-1 PBT, RIT AND MIC BOARDS • PBT BOARD PBT1/PBT2 NOTCH/CW PITCH to DISPLAY board J601 • RIT BOARD • MIC BOARD to DISPLAY board J322 to DISPLAY board J120 8 - 1...
8-4 RF-A UNIT (TOP VIEW) XVRT RANT P901 S2LO from PLL unit J901 P801 S3LO from CTRL unit J2 from PLL unit J801 T/R2IF J203 to BPF board J201 BPFI BPFO to BPF board J202 to BPF J951 board TRVI SATV BLBV BLAV...
8-5 PLL UNIT (TOP VIEW) P851 to RF-A unit J481 1LOA UNLC PSEL CON2 to MAIN-A CON1 CON0 unit J841 DRES PSTB S3LO 1LOB P901 S2LO to RF-A unit J831 8 - 8...
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• PLL UNIT (BOTTOM VIEW) Soldering point 8 - 9...
8-11 CTRL UNIT (TOP VIEW) from TUNER board J5 TUIN from TUNER board J3 RFRX to RF-A unit J101 T14V CHASSIS to MF2 T14V to MF1 CHASSIS CTIN TUOT from TUNER board J4 to FILTER unit J2 from FILTER from MAIN-A unit J741 unit J3 8 - 20...