VX-600
VHF Band
Service Manual
©2001 VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. Printed in Japan.
Operating Manual Reprint ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Cloning ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Block Diagram .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Circuit Description ............................................................................................................................................................ 14
Alignment ........................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Test Adapter Schematic .................................................................................................................................................... 22
Board Units (Schematics, Layouts & Parts)
MAIN Unit ...................................................................................................................................................................... 23
VR Unit ............................................................................................................................................................................ 43
SW Unit ............................................................................................................................................................................ 44
Dummy Unit ................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Optional Board Units (Schematics, Layouts & Parts)
F2D-8 2-Tone Decode Unit ............................................................................................................................................ 46
VTP-50 VX-Trunk Unit .................................................................................................................................................. 48
F5D-14 5-Tone Unit ........................................................................................................................................................ 52
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Introduction
This manual describes the circuit theory, program-
ming procedures, and alignment procedures for the
VHF Portable Transceiver.
Much of the operating flexibility of the
derived from its versatile "Soft Key" front panel keys.
These keys may be configured for a number of op-
erating functions, as described in this manual.
Following the discussion of transceiver operation,
details regarding programming software, align-
ment, and maintenance will follow.
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