Troubleshooting Charts: RX RF Failure
RX RF Failure – Page 9
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Measure control
voltage at TP602
Fvco too low?
VHF,7/800,UHF1
& UHF2:
<107.4 MHz
Yes
No
TP602 =
5 Vdc?
Yes
Remove Abacus
shield, SH3, and
inspect second LO
VCO.
Visual
examination
OK?
Yes
Replace
Varactor
VR602
TP602(Vdc)
TP601 (MHz) Fvco
0.00
1.47
4.16
5.00
No
TP602 = 0
Vdc?
Yes
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Repair
No
defects
102.70
107.40
111.90
Remove IF filter shield,
112.80
SH2. Check IF filter and
LC matching networks.
No
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Note: RF Test frequency used:
VHF: 154.275 MHz
UHF1: 424.975 MHz
UHF2: 485.075 MHz
700: 769.0625 MHz
800: 860.0625 MHz
Measured with a high impedance probe for
relative comparisons and troubleshooting only.
Actual S21 gain or loss may differ if the
test point is not 50 ohms.
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No
Visual
inspection
OK?
Yes
Replace IF
filter, FL501.
5-41
Repair
Defects