General ..........................1 Radio Overview........................2 Software Specifications.....................5 Circuit Description......................7 CPU Pins...........................12 TC-780 VHF Parts List 1 (Main Board Unit)..............17 TC-780 UHF Parts List 1 (Main Board Unit)..............38 TC-780 VHF/UHF Parts List 1 (Keyboard Unit) ..............66 Adjustment Description ....................67 Troubleshooting Flow Chart ...................75 Disassembly and Assembly for Repair ................79...
This equipment should be serviced by qualified technicians only. Use only HYT supplied or approved antenna. Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere.
TC-780 Service Manual Radio Overview PTT ( Push -to- SK1 (Side Key 1) SK2 (Side Key 2) Antenna Talk ) Key Microphone Speaker LCD Display Function Keypad Numeric Keypad TK (Top Key) Channel Selector Radio On-Off / Volume Knob Control Knob...
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TC-780 Service Manual SK1 (Side Key 1) Programmable function key. SK2 (Side Key 2) Programmable function key. LCD Display Used to display radio status information. Function Keypad Exit key Use the Exit key to return to the previous menu.
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TC-780 Service Manual TK (Top Key) Programmable function key. Channel Selector Knob Rotate the knob to select a desired channel. Radio On-Off / Volume Control Knob Rotate the knob clockwise to turn the radio on, and rotate the knob fully counter-clockwise until a click is heard to turn the radio off.
TC-780 Service Manual Software Specifications Specifications 256 Conventional Channels 32 Channel Groups 2-Tone / DTMF / HDC1200 / HDC2400 Encode & Decode ATIS Encode Priority Channel Scan When the radio operates in talkaround mode, the channel scan feature provides users with an easy way to monitor and join other channels.
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TC-780 Service Manual Man Down External Scrambler Patrol Record GPS Function Description 1. User Mode This mode is for normal operation by end users. 2. All Reset Mode Allows you to initialize tuning items, channel frequency, and conventional functions. See the Adjustment Description section for details.
TC-780 Service Manual Circuit Description Circuit Composition The overall circuit is composed of PLL-VCO circuit, transmit circuit, receive circuit, baseband processing circuit, power supply circuit, and MCU control circuit. Frequency Configuration The receiver section utilizes double conversion. The first IF is 44.85MHz and the second IF is 455 KHz.
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TC-780 Service Manual through a crystal filter ( XF401 ) to further remove spurious signals. IF Amplifier The first IF signal is amplified by Q412 and then enters U403 ( TA31136FN). The signal is mixed with the second local oscillator signal ( 44.395MHz ) again to create a 455 KHz second IF signal, which passes through a ceramic filter ( wide band: Z404;...
TC-780 Service Manual MIC Circuit and Modulation Circuit The audio signal from microphone is amplified by U204 after passing through the MIC control switch (Q616). The resulting signal is then amplified, pre-emphasized and etc by U203. Simultaneously, DTMF / 2-Tone / 5-Tone signallings generated by the MCU are amplified by U203, and then mixed with MIC audio signal, and finally fed to VCO for modulation.
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TC-780 Service Manual Figure 3 PLL Circuit Control Circuit The control circuit is comprised of MCU control circuit and power supply controller. U605 ( MCU ) operates at 9.8304 MHz. The CPU controls data transmission among receive circuit, transmit circuit, control circuit, display circuit and peripheral circuit.
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TC-780 Service Manual to generate voltage including C5V, 5CNS, R5V, T5V. Figure 5 Power Switch Circuit Keypad and Display Circuit The display circuit is comprised of MCU ( U605 ), LCD module, keyboard, LED and other components. The backlight enable pin LED_EN is controlled by MCU. When the pin LED_EN is H, the backlight shall be turned on.
TC-780 Service Manual CPU Pins Port Name Pin Name Function Remarks Automatic power control/Rx bandpass control. P94/DA1 APC/TV Adjust APC and Rx bandpass through DA (0-5V). DTMF/2-Tone/5-Tone/Beep output /ALARM output (DA P93/DA0 TONEO generates waveform). Cannot output from speaker. LCM data, display module LCM_SDI control data pin.
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TC-780 Service Manual Port Name Pin Name Function Remarks Used for Programmable port used for future future AUX5 development. develop- ment. (PWM) output CTCSS/CDCSS to P76/TA3O CTC_OUT VCO for modulation. GPS_In GPS input (PWM) output CTCSS/CDCSS to P74/TA2O CTC_PLL PLL for modulation.
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TC-780 Service Manual Port Name Pin Name Function Remarks P56/ALE For programming only. P55/HOLD (PROG) 6 Ground through 47K resistor. AK2346 DIR. Control the I/O of data transmission. P54/HLDA AF_DIR H: output control word; L: read data. P53/BLCK AF_SCK AK2346 SCLK...
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TC-780 Service Manual Port Name Pin Name Function Remarks Control audio power amplifier. P27/A7 PA_MUTE H: on; L: off. Narrow band control. P26/A6 N_CON H: narrow band path open; L: narrow band path closed. Red light control. P25/A5 LEDR H: on;...
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TC-780 Service Manual Port Name Pin Name Function Remarks PTT detect. P02/D2 H: release; L: press. B indicates the second AK2346 (using the same P01/D1 AK2346B_DIR AK2346B register clock with the first AK2346) (for 5-Tone model) B indicates the second AK2346...
TC-780 Service Manual Adjustment Description Required Test Instruments Radio communication test set 1 set Scanner 1 set 3A /10V power supply 1 set Digital voltmeter 1 set 3A ammeter 1 set Preparation All Reset 1) Enter the Mode Turn on the radio while holding down and SK1, and then release the keys to enter all reset mode.
TC-780 Service Manual Measurement Adjustment Specifications/ Item Condition Test Termin Remarks Part Method Instrument 1. Setting 1. Power supply 2. Tx VCO 1. CH: Tx high. 3.6V± 0.1V Digital Lock TC114 Voltmeter >0.4V 2. CH: Tx low. Check Voltage 3. Rx VCO 1.
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TC-780 Service Manual select an adjustment item and save the adjustment value of the previous item. When adjusting Tx items, LED glows red; when adjusting Rx items, LED glows green 5) Save an Adjustment Value After adjustment is completed, you need to press to save the adjustment value and go to another adjustment item.
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TC-780 Service Manual None 20KHZ None 20KHZ None 20KHZ None 12.5KHZ None 12.5KHZ None 12.5KHZ 67HZ 25KHZ 254.1HZ 25KHZ 25KHZ 25KHZ 2-TONE 25KHZ 5-TONE 25KHZ None 25KHZ Operations and Objectives Transmitter Test Item Condition Method Objective Instrument Power in tuning...
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TC-780 Service Manual CTCSS Enter the adjustment Radio PTT (up) Adjust frequency (67.0Hz) mode and select an item. Communication SK1 (down) deviation to 750Hz, Low Frequency Adjust point 3 of wide Test Set 600Hz, 400Hz for Deviation band, point 1 of medium...
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TC-780 Service Manual MSK Deviation Enter the adjustment PTT (up) Adjust frequency (MSK Dev) mode and select an item. SK1 (down) deviation to The radio transmits 2.5± 0.2KHz, (disable DTMF, MIC, the Channel 2.0± 0.2KHz, 2-Tone, CTCSS/CDCSS). Selector 1.6± 0.2KHz for wide,...
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TC-780 Service Manual Receiver Test Item Condition Method Objective Instrument Bandpass Waveform Enter the adjustment Scanner PTT (up) Adjust the bandpass mode and select the Rx Bandpass Test SK1 (down) waveform to: Sensitivity item. Adjust Fixture point 5 of wide band.
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TC-780 Service Manual SQL Value of Normal Enter the adjustment Radio Save Adjust the level Squelch Open mode and select an Communication to -120dBm and (SqlNorOpen) item. Adjust point 5 of Test Cable press PTT to wide band, point 1 of Audio Test save.
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TC-780 Service Manual Transmit Circuit No output power Power supply Check power works well? supply circuit The current is Control voltage is Check Q607 normal? normal? High Check transistor, Check drive offset voltage & stage low pass network Repair the...
TC-780 Service Manual Receive Circuit No receive Power Control Supply of audio IC voltage PA_MUTE Replace Q615 is normal? is normal? Replace U609 Baseband Baseband IC Replace IC outputs inputs normally? AK2346 normally? U403 outputs Check U201 normally? Check volume...
TC-780 Service Manual Disassembly and Assembly for Repair Disassemble the Radio Case 1. Remove the Radio On-Off/Volume Control knob and Channel Selector knob 2. Lift the chassis by its bottom and pull it out of the radio case Figure 1 Disassemble the Speaker 1.
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TC-780 Service Manual Disassemble the Transmit and Receive Units 1. Screw out the waterproof ring , the nut , and screws locking the keypad PCB, shown in figure 3. Figure 3 2. Rotate the keypad PCB module for 180 degrees, and then remove FPC...
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TC-780 Service Manual Figure 5 Precautions for Assembly Assemble the Radio Case and Chassis 1. Make sure the waterproof cushion surrounding the chassis is well fitted into the slot of the chassis. 2. Correctly position and assemble the speaker on the radio case Note: Make sure that the speaker is fully assembled into the radio case.
TC-780 Service Manual Specifications General VHF: 136 ~ 174 MHz Frequency Range UHF: 350 ~ 390 MHz 400 ~ 470 MHz 450 ~ 520 MHz Channel Capacity Channel Spacing 25 / 20 / 12.5 KHz Operating Voltage 7.4 V Battery...
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HYT endeavors to achieve the accuracy and completeness of this manual, but no warranty of accuracy or reliability is given. All the specifications and design are subject to change without prior notice due to continuous technology development. Changes which may occur after publication are highlighted by Revision History contained in Service Manual.
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