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To repair the product properly, please read this manual carefully before repairing. This manual is applicable to the following product: MD78X Digital Mobile Radio (X may indicate 2, 5, 6 or 8) MD78XG Digital Mobile Radio (X may indicate 2, 5, 6 or 8) ...
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Product Controls 1. Product Controls Front Panel Part Name Part Name Volume Control/Group Call Selector Up Key Knob LED Indicator Down Key LCD Display Speaker OK/Menu Key Redial/Answer/Call Key Back/Group Call Management Key Programmable Keys Dial-back/End/Home Screen Key Microphone Connector Power On/Off Key Microphone Installation Index...
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Product Controls Rear Panel Part Name Part Name RF Antenna Connector Accessory Connector Power Inlet GPS Antenna Connector Note The GPS antenna interface is only available for MD78XG.
UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Disassembly and Reassembly 2. Disassembly and Reassembly Disassembling the Radio Turn off the radio and remove the power cord, and loosen the two screws to remove the radio. Step 1 Remove the antenna. Step 2 Loosen the three screws to remove the front panel. Then remove the FFC. Step 3 Detach the volume control knob and loosen the four screws.
UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Disassembly and Reassembly Loosen the eleven screws to remove the upper shield cover. Step 6 Loosen the screw fixing the antenna connector and two screws fixing the PA module. Then take Step 7 the PCB out. Reassembling the Radio To reassemble the radio, perform the above steps in a reverse way.
UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Exploded View and Packing Guide 3. Exploded View and Packing Guide Exploded View Part list: Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty. 6300109000000 Aluminum chassis 6100334000000 O-ring for encoder switch 7500358000000 Heat sink pad 4399030000020 Rotary switch 6100492101000 Waterproof ring for front 41078001000J0 PCB for control panel...
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Exploded View and Packing Guide Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty. heat sink pad 4210080000700 Speaker cable (with 2-Pin 3414999000020 PNP transistor plug) 5001210000390 Speaker Main PCB 7400297000000 Speaker felt 6100532100000 D_SUB waterproof ring 7102505000110 Machine screw 5208026100000 Jack 6001076000010 Front case for control...
UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Specifications and Blind Spot 4. Specifications and Blind Spot Specifications General Frequency Range 400–470 MHz Channel Capacity 1024 Group Capacity 64 (each with a maximum of 16 channels) Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz / 20 kHz / 25 kHz Operating Voltage 13.6V±15% DC ...
UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Specifications and Blind Spot Cold Start TTFF (Time To First Fix) <10s Hot Start Horizontal Accuracy <10 m Note All Specifications are tested according to applicable standards, and subject to change without notice due to continuous development. Blind Spot Blind Spot (MHz) Blind Spot (MHz)
UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Circuit Description 5. Circuit Description Front Panel Front panel includes components such as power supply, keys, LCD, LED indicators, backlight, MMC interface and volume control knob. The function diagram is shown below. CONTROL HEAD Keys Matrix Back Switch Down Menu...
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Circuit Description Conventional Mode Trunking Mode Navigation Key S5 and S11 OK/Menu Key Back/Group Call Management Power On/Off Key Dial-back/End/Home Screen Redial/Answer/Call Key The front panel adopts TFT LCD to transfer data to U302 via the EMIFS data bus. The control signals include read/write enable signal, memory chip select signal, LCD chip select signal and reset signal, each of which is pulled up by R36, R35, R34, R33 and R6 respectively.
UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Circuit Description Supply for Baseband: The processor U302 is supplied by 3.3 V (U900), 1.8 V (U903) and 1.6 V (U919); the memory (U232/U233) is supplied by 3.3 V (U900) and 1.8 V (U903) respectively; the audio processor IC (U231) is supplied by 3.3 V (U905&U909&U900) and 1.8 V (U903);...
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Circuit Description U917 generates reset signal and remains low level for 1.25 seconds, allowing the processor Step 2 (U302) to get started. Power-on signal is sent to the processor (U302). Step 3 After receiving the signal, the processor (U302) generates the level of PWR_CTRL. Then the Step 4 power-up procedures are completed.
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Circuit Description MCSI1.CLK U100 U302 DATA MCSI1.DOUT MCSI1.SYNC When U302 is communicating with U100, it works in Master Mode with clock frequency of up to 9.6 MHz. U100 uses MCSI1.CLK as the clock, MCSI1.DOUT as data cable to configure its register, and MCSI1.SYNC as chip select signal.
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Circuit Description MCBSP3.CLKX PCMCLK MCBSP3.FSX PCMSYNC Option Board MCBSP3.DX PCMIN MCBSP3.DR PCMOUT MCBSP1.CLKX BCLK MCBSP1.FSX WCLK U231 MCBSP1.DX SDIN MCBSP1.DR SDOUT U302 MCBSP2.CLKR CLKOUT U701 MCBSP2.FSR DOUT MCBSP2.DR SCLK MCBSP2.CLKX U500 MCBSP2.FSX MCBSP2.DX U302 provides three MCBSP interfaces including MCBSP1, MCBSP2 and MCBSP3, which are compatible with various interfaces.
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Circuit Description UART Interface GPS_UART1_TXD U302 UART1.TX GPS_UART1_RXD UART1.RX UART2.TX UART2.TX CONTROLHEAD UART2.RX (GPIO17/GPIO18) UART2.RX UART3_TXD_BT UART3.TX UART_RXD UART3_RXD_BT UART3.RX UART_TXD UART3_RTS_BT Option Board UART3.RTS UART_CTS UART3_CTS_BT UART3.CTS UART_RTS USB_D+ USB_D- Processor U302 provides three UART interfaces, which are used to communicate with different external devices.
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Circuit Description Option Board Interface J400, an option board interface, is used to achieve specific function by connecting to the designated option board. The definition of each pin is listed as below: Voltage I/O of the Signal Function Remarks...
UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Circuit Description Voltage I/O of the Signal Function Remarks (Option Board Radio VDD=3.3 V) (standard output from the main AF MB TO OB MAX: 700mV board to the option board) DGND DGND 3V6 or 5V Power Voltage: 5.0 V 5.2.3 Audio Module The audio module is used to output RX audio and input relay audio and TX audio, which serves as the...
UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Circuit Description audio signal to the codec (U231), and adjusts the signal to appropriate amplitude according to the volume (RMS should be 80 mV when frequency is 1 kHz and deviation is 3 kHz). Then the codec (U231) converts PCM data into analog audio data via DAC.
UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Circuit Description 3V3D U910 R932 /PRST1 4.7K D913 SENCE 》 /PRST REST MBRM120LT1G C937 1000p C941 0.15u D912 R920 MBRM120LT1G U906 R923 3V3D /RST R983 C978 《 RST_CTRL 0.1u RESETIC The watchdog circuit is used to prevent the mobile radio from damage due to OMAP malfunction. If the program works properly, U302 feeds pulse signal (25 ms) to the watchdog circuit through RST_CTRL.
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Circuit Description Power Amplifier Circuit The power amplifier circuit consists of four-stage power amplifier circuits and amplifies the signal output from VCO to the required output power level. Note Only one final-stage PA (Q803) is available, if the power of the mobile radio is 25 W and the version of main board is Version H or later version.
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Circuit Description In TX mode TX signal controls the switching transistor Q810, to further control the power supply (9 V 3 A) for the PIN diodes D801 and D802. Quiescent bias current of the PIN diode is controlled by the resistors R821 and R825.
UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Circuit Description rubber part mounted on the upper cover. When the switch is turned off, the power control voltage VGG will become low, and no power will be output from PA. Otherwise, PA will work normally. 5.3.2 Receiver Circuit The receiver circuit employs double conversion superheterodyne technique.
UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Circuit Description Receiver Back-end GCP GCN MXOP MXON IF2P IF2N 16dB SSI TO OMAP DECIMATION DOUTA FORMATTING/SSI Σ-ΔADC IFIN FILTER DOUTB CLKOUT FREF CONTROL LOGIC VOLTAGE CLK SYN REFERENCE IOUTL CLKN VREFP VCM VREFN IOUTC CLKP PC PD PE SYNCB LO VCO AND LOOP LOOP FILTER...
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Circuit Description Data Registers Clock PD/Charge Pump Serial MSB/LSB Reference Divider & Pwr-Dn/Mux Out Interface Dividend Frequency Dividers Control Mod_in Modulation Mux_out Unit ΔΣ 18-Bit Fractional Reference Unit Frequency Oscillator Main Main Divider Divider Fref_main Fref_main Main Phase/ Freq.Detector Reference Frequency...
UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Circuit Description and the other two VCOs (Q106 and Q110) to receive LO signals. U302 controls the operating frequency of the VCO. Q102 and Q107 constitute the buffer amplifiers for the transmitter circuit, while Q111 and Q109 for the receiver circuit. The digital-to-analog converter (U500) modulates the TX oscillator signal. GPS Circuit Section Power Antenna...
UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart 6. Troubleshooting Flow Chart Control Circuit Check the control circuit Cannot drive Power-on indication is Verify the the RF circuit normal?[1] control circuit properly Front panel FFC is Replace FFC normal?[2] X302 (19.2 MHz) is U905 (5VA) and Check normal?
UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart [4] The output voltage of U905 and U909 is 5 V and 3.3 V respectively. [5] The output voltage of U902 is 5 V. [6] The output voltage of U900 and U901 is 3.3 V. [7] The output voltage of U903 is 1.8 V.
UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart [5] R368 and R370 have no soldering defects. TX Circuit Check TX circuit Power supply is Check the power normal? supply circuit Check PA matching Current is normal? circuit, antenna switch, and low-pass circuit, etc Control voltage is Check U801 normal? [2]...
UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart [2] The voltage at TP811 is above 2 V. [3] The output amplitude of the TX LO signal at TP803 is about 10 dBm. Make sure that the back-end circuit is disconnected during test. [4] The gain is 16 dB and the input signal is 0 dBm at Q801.
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart Check RX circuit Check the power-on Q920 outputs 9V3A? circuit Check Q902 and Q902 outputs 9V1A? Q903 Replace the front Front panel output is panel normal? [1] Check Q701 and Input an IF signal (73.35 Second LO is normal? peripheral MHz) and test whether the...
UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart [4] The sensitivity at TP6101 is about -110 dBm. [5] The received LO signal at TP6106 is about 18 dBm。 [6] The sensitivity at TP6104 is about -120 dBm. [7] The sensitivity at TP6103 is -117 dBm. Frequency Generation Unit (FGU) Check FGU U915 outputs 5 V and...
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart [3] The emitter voltage of Q106, Q110, Q100 and Q103 is about 1.8 V. [4] The CV of TP124 ranges from 0.5 V to 4.5 V. [5] PLL U100 is supplied by 5 V and 3.3 V normally. [6] The power of the signal from TP109 to PLL is about -15 dBm.
UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Interface Definition 7. Interface Definition 10-Pin Connector The 10-pin connector on the front panel is used for audio accessories or data cable connection. The definition of each pin is described as below. Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance Pin 1 and Pin 10 (accessory identifier interface 2) compose...
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Interface Definition Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance code is 11. Modulation sensitivity Mic input Analog input Mic input for palm microphone Vrms=80mV±10%@1kHz 60%system max. deviation When this pin is used for USB data USB_D+ USB data function, USB function of DB26 cable+ will be disabled.
UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Interface Definition Pin 1 Pin 10 Radio Status The mobile radio is connected to an external speaker (including High level Low level desktop microphone with earpiece). The mobile radio is in USB slave mode, or it is not connected to any High level High level accessory, or it is connected to a palm microphone without keypad.
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Interface Definition Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance Power Power supply :13.2V±15%; Power output: 13.2 V; output SWB+ output output current ≤1 A current: ≤1 A Programmable output Analog (“External Horn & Lights” feature External Alarm voltage 13 V alarm output by default, programmable via output...
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Interface Definition Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance three accessory identification statuses. Please refer to the “DB26 Accessory Identification Matrix Table” below for detailed function definitions. Emergency switch. This pin is Emerg Sw Digital input 5V TTL valid when low level is input.
UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Interface Definition Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance cable Digital GP5_7 5V TTL GPIO. Programmable via CPS. input/output Digital GP5_6 5V TTL GPIO. Programmable via CPS. input/output Load impedance >1 kΩ AUX Audio Out Analog Auxiliary audio (external speaker) output output 1 Vrms=300 mV±10%...
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Interface Definition Pin No. Name Description Grounding pin 2.5–3.3 V adjustable port 2.5–3.3 V adjustable port IOVCC 1.65–3.3 V adjustable I/O port Synchronization signal control port Chip select signal Register select Write signal Read signal Data bus DB10 DB11 DB12...
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Interface Definition Pin No. Name Description DB16 DB17 RESET Reset signal Select data cable LEDA LED anode LED_K1 LED_K2 LED cathode LED_K3 J4 (Aviation Interface of Front Panel) Pin No. Name Description ACC_IO1 Digital input PTT_IN Digital input External_Audio Analog output USB_D- USB data cable...
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Interface Definition Voltage I/O of the Pin No. Signal Function Remark (Option Board Radio VDD=3.3 V) VOH MIN=0.8VDD board. GPIO3 VOL MAX=0.22VDD GPIO4/GPIO5: GPIO4 Unidirectional output interfaces. They require their input resistances GPIO5 RESET-OUT greater than equal to 47 kΩ. UART-TX UART-RX UART-CT...
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Interface Definition Voltage I/O of the Pin No. Signal Function Remark (Option Board Radio VDD=3.3 V) (standard AF MB TO output from the main MAX: 700mV board to the option board) DGND DGND 3V6 or 5V Power Voltage: 5.0 V J403 (Pin Interface) Pin No.
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Interface Definition Pin No. Name Description Spkr+ Analog output D- USB USB data cable- GP5_8 Input/output Ground Ground cable GP5_7 Input/output GP5_6 Digital input/output AUX Audio Out Analog output AUX Audio Out Analog output Ign Sense Analog voltage input J404 (Front Panel Interface) Pin No.
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Interface Definition Pin No. Name Description SPKR1- Speaker audio signal cable- Power supply PRST Reset signal KB_C0 KB_C1 KB_C2 KB_C3 Matrix keyboard B_R0 B_R1 B_R2 CSLED Backlight control IC chip select CLOC Backlight control IC clock DATA Backlight control IC data OE_LCD LCD read enable...
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Interface Definition Pin No. Name Description Grounding PWB_IN Power On/Off signal...
UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Tuning Description 8. Tuning Description Required Test Instruments Radio communication test sets: HP8921 and Aeroflex 3920 Power supply: 15 A/30 V Multimeter Tuner software Tuning Procedures 8.2.1 Tuning the Radio After re-assembling the radio, you need to tune it with the Tuner software and HP8921. The specific operations are described in the table below.
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Tuning Description Items Method Click the “Transmit On” button on Tuner. Adjust the power to the required level as follows: Low power: 1 W (for version D/F); 5 W (for version H or later) Medium power: 25 W High power: 45 W Click the “Save”...
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Tuning Description Items Method Click the “Transmit On” button on Tuner. Then set the modulation signal of HP8921 to “100 Hz”. Adjust the value in the dialog box on Tuner until the frequency deviation displayed on HP8921 is “5 kHz”. Press the Enter key on the keyboard to confirm your settings.
UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Tuning Description Items Method to RX test mode. Set HP8921 to output an unmodulated RF signal with a value of “-70 dBm/Frequency (current channel frequency)”. Press the Enter key on the keyboard to confirm your settings. Click the “Save” button on Tuner to save the existing value to the radio. Connect the radio to HP8921 via the antenna connector, and set HP8921 to RX test mode.
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UHF1 (400–470 MHz) Tuning Description Magnitude Error: ≤1% UUT TX Bit Err = 0% Click the “Transmit Off” button on Tuner to finish testing. Step 7 Receiving Connect the antenna connector of the radio to the RF port of Aeroflex 3920, and set Aeroflex Step 1 3920 as follows (remain default values for other parameters): ...
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Product Controls 1. Product Controls Front Panel Part Name Part Name Volume Control/Group Call Selector Up Key Knob LED Indicator Down Key LCD Display Speaker OK/Menu Key Redial/Answer/Call Key Back/Group Call Management Key Programmable Keys Dial-back/End/Home Screen Key Microphone Connector Power On/Off Key Microphone Installation Index...
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Product Controls Rear Panel Part Name Part Name RF Antenna Connector Accessory Connector Power Inlet GPS Antenna Connector Note The GPS antenna interface is only available for MD78XG.
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Disassembly and Reassembly 2. Disassembly and Reassembly Disassembling the Radio Turn off the radio and remove the power cord, and loosen the two screws to remove the radio. Step 1 Remove the antenna. Step 2 Loosen the three screws to remove the front panel. Then remove the FFC. Step 3 Detach the volume control knob and loosen the four screws.
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Disassembly and Reassembly Loosen the eleven screws to remove the upper shield cover. Step 6 Loosen the screw fixing the antenna connector and two screws fixing the PA module. Then take Step 7 the PCB out. Reassembling the Radio To reassemble the radio, perform the above steps in a reverse way.
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Exploded View and Packing Guide 3. Exploded View and Packing Guide Exploded View Part list: Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty. 6300109000000 Aluminum chassis 6100334000000 O-ring for encoder switch 7500358000000 Heat sink pad 4399030000020 Rotary switch 6100492101000 Waterproof ring for front 41078001000J0 PCB for control panel...
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Exploded View and Packing Guide Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty. 4210080000700 Speaker cable (with 2-Pin 3414999000020 PNP transistor plug) 5001210000390 Speaker Main PCB 7400297000000 Speaker felt 6100532100000 D_SUB waterproof ring 7102505000110 Machine screw 5208026100000 Jack 6001076000010 Front case for control 6100530100000...
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Specifications and Blind Spot 4. Specifications and Blind Spot Specifications General Frequency Range 450–520 MHz Channel Capacity 1024 Group Capacity 64 (each with a maximum of 16 channels) Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz / 20 kHz / 25 kHz Operating Voltage 13.6V±15% DC ...
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Specifications and Blind Spot TTFF (Time To First Fix) Hot <10s Start Horizontal Accuracy <10 m Note All Specifications are tested according to applicable standards, and subject to change without notice due to continuous development. Blind Spot Blind Spot (MHz) Blind Spot (MHz) 460.8...
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Circuit Description 5. Circuit Description Front Panel Front panel includes components such as power supply, keys, LCD, LED indicators, backlight, MMC interface and volume control knob. The function diagram is shown below. CONTROL HEAD Keys Matrix Back Switch Down Menu...
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Circuit Description Conventional Mode Trunking Mode Navigation Key S5 and S11 OK/Menu Key Back/Group Call Management Key Power On/Off Key Dial-back/End/Home Screen Key Redial/Answer/Call Key The front panel adopts TFT LCD to transfer data to U302 via the EMIFS data bus. The control signals include read/write enable signal, memory chip select signal, LCD chip select signal and reset signal, each of which is pulled up by R36, R35, R34, R33 and R6 respectively.
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Circuit Description Supply for Baseband: The processor U302 is supplied by 3.3 V (U900), 1.8 V (U903) and 1.6 V (U919); the memory is supplied by 3.3 V (U900) and 1.8 V (U903) respectively; the audio processor IC (U231) is supplied by 3.3 V (U905&U909&U900) and 1.8 V (U903);...
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Circuit Description U917 generates reset signal and remains low level for 1.25 seconds, allowing the processor Step 2 (U302) to get started. Power-on signal is sent to the processor (U302). Step 3 After receiving the signal, the processor (U302) generates the level of PWR_CTRL. Then the Step 4 power-up procedures are completed.
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Circuit Description MCSI1.CLK U100 U302 DATA MCSI1.DOUT MCSI1.SYNC When U302 is communicating with U100, it works in Master Mode with clock frequency of up to 9.6 MHz. U100 uses MCSI1.CLK as the clock, MCSI1.DOUT as data cable to configure its register, and MCSI1.SYNC as chip select signal.
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Circuit Description MCBSP3.CLKX PCMCLK MCBSP3.FSX PCMSYNC Option Board MCBSP3.DX PCMIN MCBSP3.DR PCMOUT MCBSP1.CLKX BCLK MCBSP1.FSX WCLK U231 MCBSP1.DX SDIN MCBSP1.DR SDOUT U302 MCBSP2.CLKR CLKOUT U701 MCBSP2.FSR DOUT MCBSP2.DR SCLK MCBSP2.CLKX U500 MCBSP2.FSX MCBSP2.DX U302 provides three MCBSP interfaces including MCBSP1, MCBSP2 and MCBSP3, which are compatible with various interfaces.
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Circuit Description UART Interface GPS_UART1_TXD U302 UART1.TX GPS_UART1_RXD UART1.RX UART2.TX UART2.TX CONTROLHEAD UART2.RX (GPIO17/GPIO18) UART2.RX UART3_TXD_BT UART3.TX UART_RXD UART3_RXD_BT UART3.RX UART_TXD UART3_RTS_BT Option Board UART3.RTS UART_CTS UART3_CTS_BT UART3.CTS UART_RTS USB_D+ USB_D- Processor U302 provides three UART interfaces, which are used to communicate with different external devices.
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Circuit Description Option Board Interface J400, an option board interface, is used to achieve specific function by connecting to the designated option board. The definition of each pin is listed as below: Voltage I/O of Signal Function Remarks (Option Board...
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Circuit Description Voltage I/O of Signal Function Remarks (Option Board Radio VDD=3.3 V) (standard output from the main AF MB TO OB MAX: 700mV board to the option board) DGND DGND 3V6 or 5V Power Voltage: 5.0 V 5.2.3 Audio Module The audio module is used to output RX audio and input relay audio and TX audio, which serves as the...
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Circuit Description volume (RMS should be 80 mV when frequency is 1 kHz and deviation is 3 kHz). Then the codec (U231) converts PCM data into analog audio data via DAC. U231 provides two outputs: SPK1 and SPK2. SPK1 is amplified by U238 and then is fed to the PA U201, to derive two outputs of received audio, which will be applied to the front panel speaker and further development interface respectively.
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Circuit Description 3V3D U910 R932 /PRST1 4.7K D913 SENCE 》 /PRST REST MBRM120LT1G C937 1000p C941 0.15u D912 R920 MBRM120LT1G U906 R923 3V3D /RST R983 C978 《 RST_CTRL 0.1u RESETIC The watchdog circuit is used to prevent the mobile radio from damage due to OMAP malfunction. If the program works properly, U302 feeds pulse signal (25 ms) to the watchdog circuit through RST_CTRL.
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Circuit Description Power Amplifier Circuit The power amplifier circuit consists of four-stage power amplifier circuits and amplifies the signal output from VCO to the required output power level. Note Only one final-stage PA (Q803) is available, if the power of the mobile radio is 25 W and the version of main board is Version H or later version.
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Circuit Description TX signal controls the switching transistor Q810, to further control the power supply (9 V 3 A) for the PIN diodes D801 and D802. Quiescent bias current of the PIN diode is controlled by the resistors R821 and R825.
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Circuit Description will become low, and no power will be output from PA. Otherwise, PA will work normally. 5.3.2 Receiver Circuit The receiver circuit employs double conversion superheterodyne technique. The first IF is 73.35 MHz and the second IF is 2.25 MHz. The first local oscillator (LO) signal is supplied by the PLL circuit (U100), and the second LO signal (71.1 MHz) is supplied by IF processor circuit (U701).
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Circuit Description Receiver Back-end GCP GCN MXOP MXON IF2P IF2N 16dB SSI TO OMAP DECIMATION DOUTA FORMATTING/SSI Σ-ΔADC IFIN FILTER DOUTB CLKOUT FREF CONTROL LOGIC VOLTAGE CLK SYN REFERENCE IOUTL CLKN VREFP VCM VREFN IOUTC CLKP PC PD PE SYNCB LO VCO AND LOOP LOOP FILTER...
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Circuit Description Data Registers Clock PD/Charge Pump Serial MSB/LSB Reference Divider & Pwr-Dn/Mux Out Interface Dividend Frequency Dividers Control Mod_in Modulation Mux_out Unit ΔΣ 18-Bit Fractional Reference Unit Frequency Oscillator Main Main Divider Divider Fref_main Fref_main Main Phase/ Freq.Detector Reference Frequency...
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Circuit Description of the VCO. Q102 and Q107 constitute the buffer amplifiers for the transmitter circuit, while Q111 and Q109 for the receiver circuit. The digital-to-analog converter (U500) modulates the TX oscillator signal. GPS Circuit Section Power Antenna UART U302...
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart 6. Troubleshooting Flow Chart Control Circuit Check the control circuit Cannot drive Power-on indication is Verify the the RF circuit normal?[1] control circuit properly Front panel FFC is Replace FFC normal?[2] X302 (19.2 MHz) is U905 (5VA) and Check normal?
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart [4] The output voltage of U905 and U909 is 5 V and 3.3 V respectively. [5] The output voltage of U902 is 5 V. [6] The output voltage of U900 and U901 is 3.3 V. [7] The output voltage of U903 is 1.8 V.
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart [5] R368 and R370 have no soldering defects. TX Circuit Check TX circuit Power supply is Check the power normal? supply circuit Check PA matching Current is normal? circuit, antenna switch, and low-pass circuit, etc Control voltage is Check U801 normal? [2]...
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart [3] The output amplitude of the TX LO signal at TP803 is about 10 dBm. Make sure that the back-end circuit is disconnected during test. [4] The gain is 16 dB and the input signal is 0 dBm at Q801. [5] The gain is 15 dB and the input signal is 0 dBm at Q805.
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart Check RX circuit Check the power-on Q920 outputs 9V3A? circuit Check Q902 and Q902 outputs 9V1A? Q903 Replace the front Front panel output is panel normal? [1] Check Q701 and Input an IF signal (73.35 Second LO is normal? peripheral MHz) and test whether the...
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart [4] The sensitivity at TP6101 is about -110 dBm. [5] The received LO signal at TP6106 is about 18 dBm. [6] The sensitivity at TP6104 is about -120 dBm. [7] The sensitivity at TP6103 is -117 dBm. Frequency Generation Unit (FGU) Check FGU U915 outputs 5 V and...
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart [4] The CV of TP124 ranges from 0.5 V to 4.5 V. [5] PLL U100 is supplied by 5 V and 3.3 V normally. [6] The power of the signal from TP109 to PLL is about -15 dBm. [7] TP110 outputs 19.2 MHz signal.
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Interface Definition 7. Interface Definition 10-Pin Connector The 10-pin connector on the front panel is used for audio accessories or data cable connection. The definition of each pin is described as below. Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance Pin 1 and Pin 10 (accessory identifier interface 2) compose...
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Interface Definition Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance Modulation sensitivity Mic input Analog input Mic input for palm microphone Vrms=80mV±10%@1kHz 60%system max. deviation When this pin is used for USB data USB_D+ USB data function, USB function of DB26 cable+ will be disabled.
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Interface Definition Pin 1 Pin 10 Radio Status desktop microphone with earpiece). The mobile radio is in USB slave mode, or it is not connected to any High level High level accessory, or it is connected to a palm microphone without keypad. DB26 Accessory Interface DB26 accessory interface, namely the 26-pin further development interface on the rear panel, is mainly used for accessory connection of mobile radio, or compatibility with other interfaces.
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Interface Definition Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance output output current ≤1 A current: ≤1 A Programmable output Analog (“External Horn & Lights” feature External Alarm voltage 13 V alarm output by default, programmable via output CPS). Power Power Ground supply...
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Interface Definition Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance statuses. Please refer to the “DB26 Accessory Identification Matrix Table” below for detailed function definitions. Emergency switch. This pin is Emerg Sw Digital input 5V TTL valid when low level is input. Accessory identification interface;...
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Interface Definition Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance Digital GP5_7 5V TTL GPIO. Programmable via CPS. input/output Digital GP5_6 5V TTL GPIO. Programmable via CPS. input/output Load impedance >1 kΩ AUX Audio Out Analog Auxiliary audio (external speaker) output output 1 Vrms=300 mV±10%...
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Interface Definition Pin No. Name Description 2.5–3.3 V adjustable port IOVCC 1.65–3.3 V adjustable I/O port Synchronization signal control port Chip select signal Register select Write signal Read signal Data bus DB10 DB11 DB12 DB13 DB14 DB15 DB16 DB17...
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Interface Definition Pin No. Name Description RESET Reset signal Select data cable LEDA LED anode LED_K1 LED_K2 LED cathode LED_K3 J4 (Aviation Interface of Front Panel) Pin No. Name Description ACC_IO1 Digital input PTT_IN Digital input External_Audio Analog output USB_D- USB data cable Ground cable...
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Interface Definition Voltage I/O of the Pin No. Signal Function Remark (Option Board Radio VDD=3.3 V) Unidirectional output interfaces. They require their input resistances GPIO5 RESET-OUT greater than equal to 47 kΩ. UART-TX UART-RX UART-CT UART UART UART-RT I2C –SDA I2C -SCL...
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Interface Definition Voltage I/O of the Pin No. Signal Function Remark (Option Board Radio VDD=3.3 V) board) DGND DGND 3V6 or 5V Power Voltage: 5.0 V J403 (Pin Interface) Pin No. Name Description Vbus USB Power supply: +5 V Ground Ground cable GP5_3...
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Interface Definition Pin No. Name Description Ground Ground cable Input/output GP5_7 GP5_6 Digital input/output AUX Audio Out Analog output AUX Audio Out Analog output Ign Sense Analog voltage input J404 (Front Panel Interface) Pin No. Name Description INT_MIC Audio input MIC_GROUND...
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Interface Definition Pin No. Name Description KB_C0 KB_C1 KB_C2 KB_C3 Matrix keyboard B_R0 B_R1 B_R2 CSLED Backlight control IC chip select CLOC Backlight control IC clock DATA Backlight control IC data OE_LCD LCD read enable WE_LCD LCD write enable CS2_LCD LCD chip select F_A1_LCD...
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Tuning Description 8. Tuning Description Required Test Instruments Radio communication test sets: HP8921 and Aeroflex 3920 Power supply: 15 A/30 V Multimeter Tuner software Tuning Procedures 8.2.1 Tuning the Radio After re-assembling the radio, you need to tune it with the Tuner software and HP8921. The specific operations are described in the table below.
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Tuning Description Items Method Click the “Transmit On” button on Tuner. Adjust the power to the required level as follows: Low power: 1 W (for version D/F); 5 W (for version H or later) Medium power: 25 W High power: 45 W Click the “Save”...
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Tuning Description Items Method of HP8921 to “100 Hz”. Adjust the value in the dialog box on Tuner until the frequency deviation displayed on HP8921 is “5 kHz”. Press the Enter key on the keyboard to confirm your settings. Click the “Save”...
UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Tuning Description Items Method Set HP8921 to output an unmodulated RF signal with a value of “-70 dBm/Frequency (current channel frequency)”. Press the Enter key on the keyboard to confirm your settings. Click the “Save” button on Tuner to save the existing value to the radio. Connect the radio to HP8921 via the antenna connector, and set HP8921 to RX test mode.
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UHF2 (450–520 MHz) Tuning Description UUT TX Bit Err = 0% Click the “Transmit Off” button on Tuner to finish testing. Step 7 Receiving Connect the antenna connector of the radio to the RF port of Aeroflex 3920, and set Aeroflex Step 1 3920 as follows (remain default values for other parameters): ...
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Product Controls 1. Product Controls Front Panel Part Name Part Name Volume Control/Group Call Selector Up Key Knob LED Indicator Down Key LCD Display Speaker OK/Menu Key Redial/Answer/Call Key Back/Group Call Management Key Programmable Keys Dial-back/End/Home Screen Key Microphone Connector Power On/Off Key Microphone Installation Index...
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Product Controls Rear Panel Part Name Part Name RF Antenna Connector Accessory Connector Power Inlet GPS Antenna Connector Note The GPS antenna interface is only available for MD78XG.
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Disassembly and Reassembly 2. Disassembly and Reassembly Disassembling the Radio Step 1 Turn off the radio and remove the power cord, and loosen the two screws to remove the radio. Remove the antenna. Step 2 Loosen the three screws to remove the front panel. Then remove the FFC. Step 3 Detach the volume control knob and loosen the four screws.
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Disassembly and Reassembly Loosen the eleven screws to remove the upper shield cover. Step 6 Loosen the screw fixing the antenna connector and two screws fixing the PA module. Then take Step 7 the PCB out. Reassembling the Radio To reassemble the radio, perform the above steps in a reverse way.
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Exploded View and Packing Guide 3. Exploded View and Packing Guide Exploded View Part list: Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty. 6300109000000 Aluminum chassis 6100334000000 O-ring for encoder switch 7500358000000 Heat sink pad 4399030000020 Rotary switch 6100492101000 Waterproof ring for front 41078001000J0 PCB for control panel...
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Exploded View and Packing Guide Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty. 4210080000700 Speaker cable (with 2-Pin 3414999000020 PNP transistor plug) 5001210000390 Speaker Main PCB 7400297000000 Speaker felt 6100532100000 D_SUB waterproof ring 7102505000110 Machine screw 5208026100000 Jack 6001076000010 Front case for control 6100530100000...
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Specifications and Blind Spot 4. Specifications and Blind Spot Specifications General Frequency Range 350–400 MHz Channel Capacity 1024 Group Capacity 64 (each with a maximum of 16 channels) Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz / 20 kHz / 25 kHz Operating Voltage 13.6V±15% DC ...
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Specifications and Blind Spot TTFF (Time To First Fix) Hot <10s Start Horizontal Accuracy <10 m Note All Specifications are tested according to applicable standards, and subject to change without notice due to continuous development. Blind Spot Blind Spot (MHz) Blind Spot (MHz) 364.8...
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Circuit Description 5. Circuit Description Front Panel Front panel includes components such as power supply, keys, LCD, LED indicators, backlight, MMC interface and volume control knob. The function diagram is shown below. CONTROL HEAD Keys Matrix Back Switch Down Menu...
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Circuit Description Conventional Mode Trunking Mode Navigation Key S5 and S11 OK/Menu Key Back/Group Call Management Key Power On/Off Key Dial-back/End/Home Screen Key Redial/Answer/Call Key The front panel adopts TFT LCD to transfer data to U302 via the EMIFS data bus. The control signals include read/write enable signal, memory chip select signal, LCD chip select signal and reset signal, each of which is pulled up by R36, R35, R34, R33 and R6 respectively.
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Circuit Description Supply for Baseband: The processor U302 is supplied by 3.3 V (U900), 1.8 V (U903) and 1.6 V (U919); the memory (U232/U233) is supplied by 3.3 V (U900) and 1.8 V (U903) respectively; the audio processor IC (U231) is supplied by 3.3 V (U905&U909&U900) and 1.8 V (U903);...
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Circuit Description U917 generates reset signal and remains low level for 1.25 seconds, allowing the processor Step 2 (U302) to get started. Power-on signal is sent to the processor (U302). Step 3 After receiving the signal, the processor (U302) generates the level of PWR_CTRL. Then the Step 4 power-up procedures are completed.
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Circuit Description MCSI1.CLK U100 U302 DATA MCSI1.DOUT MCSI1.SYNC When U302 is communicating with U100, it works in Master Mode with clock frequency of up to 9.6 MHz. U100 uses MCSI1.CLK as the clock, MCSI1.DOUT as data cable to configure its register, and MCSI1.SYNC as chip select signal.
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Circuit Description MCBSP3.CLKX PCMCLK MCBSP3.FSX PCMSYNC Option Board MCBSP3.DX PCMIN MCBSP3.DR PCMOUT MCBSP1.CLKX BCLK MCBSP1.FSX WCLK U231 MCBSP1.DX SDIN MCBSP1.DR SDOUT U302 MCBSP2.CLKR CLKOUT U701 MCBSP2.FSR DOUT MCBSP2.DR SCLK MCBSP2.CLKX U500 MCBSP2.FSX MCBSP2.DX U302 provides three MCBSP interfaces including MCBSP1, MCBSP2 and MCBSP3, which are compatible with various interfaces.
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Circuit Description UART Interface GPS_UART1_TXD UART1.TX U302 GPS_UART1_RXD UART1.RX UART2.TX UART2.TX CONTROLHEAD UART2.RX (GPIO17/GPIO18) UART2.RX UART3_TXD_BT UART3.TX UART_RXD UART3_RXD_BT UART3.RX UART_TXD UART3_RTS_BT Option Board UART3.RTS UART_CTS UART3_CTS_BT UART3.CTS UART_RTS USB_D+ USB_D- Processor U302 provides three UART interfaces, which are used to communicate with different external devices.
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Circuit Description Option Board Interface J400, an option board interface, is used to achieve specific function by connecting to the designated option board. The definition of each pin is listed as below: Voltage I/O of Signal Function Remarks (Option Board...
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Circuit Description Voltage I/O of Signal Function Remarks (Option Board Radio VDD=3.3 V) (standard output from the main AF MB TO OB MAX: 700mV board to the option board) DGND DGND 3V6 or 5V Power Voltage: 5.0 V 5.2.3 Audio Module The audio module is used to output RX audio and input relay audio and TX audio, which serves as the...
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Circuit Description volume (RMS should be 80 mV when frequency is 1 kHz and deviation is 3 kHz). Then the codec (U231) converts PCM data into analog audio data via DAC. U231 provides two outputs: SPK1 and SPK2. SPK1 is amplified by U238 and then is fed to the PA U201, to derive two outputs of received audio, which will be applied to the front panel speaker and further development interface respectively.
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Circuit Description 3V3D U910 R932 /PRST1 4.7K D913 SENCE 》 /PRST REST MBRM120LT1G C937 1000p C941 0.15u D912 R920 MBRM120LT1G U906 R923 3V3D /RST R983 《 C978 RST_CTRL 0.1u RESETIC The watchdog circuit is used to prevent the mobile radio from damage due to OMAP malfunction. If the program works properly, U302 feeds pulse signal (25 ms) to the watchdog circuit through RST_CTRL.
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Circuit Description Power Amplifier Circuit The power amplifier circuit consists of four-stage power amplifier circuits and amplifies the signal output from VCO to the required output power level. Note Only one final-stage PA (Q803) is available, if the power of the mobile radio is 25 W and the version of main board is Version H or later version.
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Circuit Description TX signal controls the switching transistor Q810, to further control the power supply (9 V 3 A) for the PIN diodes D801 and D802. Quiescent bias current of the PIN diode is controlled by the resistors R821 and R825.
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Circuit Description will become low, and no power will be output from PA. Otherwise, PA will work normally. 5.3.2 Receiver Circuit The receiver circuit employs double conversion superheterodyne technique. The first IF is 73.35 MHz and the second IF is 2.25 MHz. The first local oscillator (LO) signal is supplied by the PLL circuit (U100), and the second LO signal (71.1 MHz) is supplied by IF processor circuit (U701).
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Circuit Description Receiver Back-end GCP GCN MXOP MXON IF2P IF2N 16dB SSI TO OMAP DECIMATION Σ-ΔADC DOUTA FORMATTING/SSI IFIN FILTER DOUTB CLKOUT FREF CONTROL LOGIC VOLTAGE CLK SYN REFERENCE IOUTL CLKN VREFP VCM VREFN IOUTC CLKP PC PD PE SYNCB LO VCO AND LOOP LOOP FILTER...
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Circuit Description Data Registers Clock PD/Charge Pump Serial MSB/LSB Reference Divider & Pwr-Dn/Mux Out Interface Dividend Frequency Dividers Control Mod_in Modulation Mux_out Unit ΔΣ 18-Bit Fractional Reference Unit Frequency Oscillator Main Main Divider Divider Fref_main Fref_main Main Phase/ Freq.Detector Reference Frequency...
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Circuit Description of the VCO. Q102 and Q107 constitute the buffer amplifiers for the transmitter circuit, while Q111 and Q109 for the receiver circuit. The digital-to-analog converter (U500) modulates the TX oscillator signal. GPS Circuit Section Power Antenna UART U302...
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart 6. Troubleshooting Flow Chart Control Circuit Check the control circuit Cannot drive Power-on indication is Verify the the RF circuit normal?[1] control circuit properly Front panel FFC is Replace FFC normal?[2] X302 (19.2 MHz) is U905 (5VA) and Check normal?
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart [4] The output voltage of U905 and U909 is 5 V and 3.3 V respectively. [5] The output voltage of U902 is 5 V. [6] The output voltage of U900 and U901 is 3.3 V. [7] The output voltage of U903 is 1.8 V.
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart [5] R368 and R370 have no soldering defects. TX Circuit Check TX circuit Power supply is Check the power normal? supply circuit Check PA matching Current is normal? circuit, antenna switch, and low-pass circuit, etc Control voltage is Check U801 normal? [2]...
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart [3] The output amplitude of the TX LO signal at TP803 is about 10 dBm. Make sure that the back-end circuit is disconnected during test. [4] The gain is 16 dB and the input signal is 0 dBm at Q801. [5] The gain is 15 dB and the input signal is 0 dBm at Q805.
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart Check RX circuit Check the power-on Q920 outputs 9V3A? circuit Check Q902 and Q902 outputs 9V1A? Q903 Replace the front Front panel output is panel normal? [1] Check Q701 and Input an IF signal (73.35 Second LO is normal? MHz) and test whether the peripheral...
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart [4] The sensitivity at TP6101 is about -110 dBm. [5] The received LO signal at TP6106 is about 18 dBm. [6] The sensitivity at TP6104 is about -120 dBm. [7] The sensitivity at TP6103 is -117 dBm. Frequency Generation Unit (FGU) Check FGU U915 outputs 5 V and...
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart [4] The CV of TP124 ranges from 0.5 V to 4.5 V. [5] PLL U100 is supplied by 5 V and 3.3 V normally. [6] The power of the signal from TP109 to PLL is about -15 dBm. [7] TP110 outputs 19.2 MHz signal.
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Interface Definition 7. Interface Definition 10-Pin Connector The 10-pin connector on the front panel is used for audio accessories or data cable connection. The definition of each pin is described as below. Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance Pin 1 and Pin 10 (accessory identifier interface 2) compose...
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Interface Definition Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance Modulation sensitivity Mic input Analog input Mic input for palm microphone Vrms=80mV±10%@1kHz 60%system max. deviation When this pin is used for USB data USB_D+ USB data function, USB function of DB26 cable+ will be disabled.
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Interface Definition Pin 1 Pin 10 Radio Status desktop microphone with earpiece). The mobile radio is in USB slave mode, or it is not connected to any High level High level accessory, or it is connected to a palm microphone without keypad. DB26 Accessory Interface DB26 accessory interface, namely the 26-pin further development interface on the rear panel, is mainly used for accessory connection of mobile radio, or compatibility with other interfaces.
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Interface Definition Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance output current ≤1 A current: ≤1 A output Programmable output Analog (“External Horn & Lights” feature External Alarm voltage 13 V alarm output by default, programmable via output CPS). Power Power Ground supply...
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Interface Definition Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance statuses. Please refer to the “DB26 Accessory Identification Matrix Table” below for detailed function definitions. Emergency switch. This pin is Emerg Sw Digital input 5V TTL valid when low level is input. Accessory identification interface;...
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Interface Definition Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance Digital GP5_7 5V TTL GPIO. Programmable via CPS. input/output Digital GP5_6 5V TTL GPIO. Programmable via CPS. input/output Load impedance >1 kΩ AUX Audio Out Analog Auxiliary audio (external speaker) output output 1 Vrms=300 mV±10%...
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Interface Definition Pin No. Name Description 2.5–3.3 V adjustable port IOVCC 1.65–3.3 V adjustable I/O port Synchronization signal control port Chip select signal Register select Write signal Read signal Data bus DB10 DB11 DB12 DB13 DB14 DB15 DB16 DB17...
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Interface Definition Pin No. Name Description RESET Reset signal Select data cable LEDA LED anode LED_K1 LED_K2 LED cathode LED_K3 J4 (Aviation Interface of Front Panel) Pin No. Name Description ACC_IO1 Digital input PTT_IN Digital input External_Audio Analog output USB_D- USB data cable Ground cable...
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Interface Definition Voltage I/O of the Pin No. Signal Function Remark (Option Board Radio VDD=3.3 V) Unidirectional output interfaces. They require their input resistances GPIO5 RESET-OUT greater than equal to 47 kΩ. UART-TX UART-RX UART-CT UART UART UART-RT I2C –SDA I2C -SCL...
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Interface Definition Voltage I/O of the Pin No. Signal Function Remark (Option Board Radio VDD=3.3 V) board) DGND DGND 3V6 or 5V Power Voltage: 5.0 V J403 (Pin Interface) Pin No. Name Description Vbus USB Power supply: +5 V Ground Ground cable Digital input/output...
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Interface Definition Pin No. Name Description Ground Ground cable Input/output GP5_7 GP5_6 Digital input/output AUX Audio Out Analog output AUX Audio Out Analog output Ign Sense Analog voltage input J404 (Front Panel Interface) Pin No. Name Description INT_MIC Audio input MIC_GROUND...
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Interface Definition Pin No. Name Description KB_C0 KB_C1 KB_C2 KB_C3 Matrix keyboard B_R0 B_R1 B_R2 CSLED Backlight control IC chip select CLOC Backlight control IC clock DATA Backlight control IC data OE_LCD LCD read enable WE_LCD LCD write enable CS2_LCD LCD chip select F_A1_LCD...
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Tuning Description 8. Tuning Description Required Test Instruments Radio communication test sets: HP8921 and Aeroflex 3920 Power supply: 15 A/30 V Multimeter Tuner software Tuning Procedures 8.2.1 Tuning the Radio After re-assembling the radio, you need to tune it with the Tuner software and HP8921. The specific operations are described in the table below.
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Tuning Description Items Method Click the “Transmit On” button on Tuner. Adjust the power to the required level as follows: Low power: 1 W (for version D/F); 5 W (for version H or later) Medium power: 25 W High power: 45 W Click the “Save”...
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Tuning Description Items Method of HP8921 to “100 Hz”. Adjust the value in the dialog box on Tuner until the frequency deviation displayed on HP8921 is “5 kHz”. Press the Enter key on the keyboard to confirm your settings. Click the “Save”...
UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Tuning Description Items Method Set HP8921 to output an unmodulated RF signal with a value of “-70 dBm/Frequency (current channel frequency)”. Press the Enter key on the keyboard to confirm your settings. Click the “Save” button on Tuner to save the existing value to the radio. Connect the radio to HP8921 via the antenna connector, and set HP8921 to RX test mode.
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Tuning Description UUT TX Bit Err = 0% Click the “Transmit Off” button on Tuner to finish testing. Step 7 Receiving Connect the antenna connector of the radio to the RF port of Aeroflex 3920, and set Aeroflex Step 1 3920 as follows (remain default values for other parameters): ...
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Parts List Print Print Part No. Description Part No. Description diode USB protection 1458 D450 3699037000010 R952 3001053330000 33kΩ 3001061000000 10Ω 688 D6100 T4J 3399030000010 PIN diode 1459 R953 689 D6101 T4J 3304010100890 Varactor 1460 R954 3001061020010 1kΩ 690 D6102 T4J 3304010100890 Varactor 1461 R955...
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UHF3 (350–400 MHz) Parts List Print Print Part No. Description Part No. Description amplifier 743 L134 3217607471000 470nH 1514 U701 3603999000000 IF IC 1515 Power L135 3210306330000 33nH U702 3608006000000 management IC 1516 Power L136 3210306180000 18nH U703 3608015000060 management IC Air-core coil 1517 Operational...
UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Product Controls 1. Product Controls Front Panel Part Name Part Name Volume Control/Group Call Selector Up Key Knob LED Indicator Down Key LCD Display Speaker OK/Menu Key Redial/Answer/Call Key Back/Group Call Management Key Programmable Keys Dial-back/End/Home Screen Key Microphone Connector Power On/Off Key Microphone Installation Index...
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Product Controls Rear Panel Part Name Part Name RF Antenna Connector Accessory Connector Power Inlet GPS Antenna Connector Note The GPS antenna interface is only available for MD78XG.
UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Disassembly and Reassembly 2. Disassembly and Reassembly Disassembling the Radio Turn off the radio and remove the power cord, and loosen the two screws to remove the radio. Step 1 Remove the antenna. Step 2 Loosen the three screws to remove the front panel. Then remove the FFC. Step 3 Detach the volume control knob and loosen the four screws.
UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Disassembly and Reassembly Loosen the eleven screws to remove the upper shield cover. Step 6 Loosen the screw fixing the antenna connector and two screws fixing the PA module. Then take Step 7 the PCB out. Reassembling the Radio To reassemble the radio, perform the above steps in a reverse way.
UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Exploded View and Packing Guide 3. Exploded View and Packing Guide Exploded View Part list: Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty. 6300109000000 Aluminum chassis 6100334000000 O-ring for encoder switch 7500358000000 Heat sink pad 4399030000020 Rotary switch 6100492101000 Waterproof ring for front 41078001000J0 PCB for control panel...
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Exploded View and Packing Guide Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty. heat sink pad 4210080000700 Speaker cable (with 2-Pin 3414999000020 PNP transistor plug) 5001210000390 Speaker Main PCB 7400297000000 Speaker felt 6100532100000 D_SUB waterproof ring 7102505000110 Machine screw 5208026100000 Jack 6001076000010 Front case for control...
UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Specifications and Blind Spot GPS (for MD780XG only) Accuracy specs are for long-term tracking (95th percentile values>5 satellites visible at a nominal -130dBm signal strength). TTFF (Time To First Fix) < 60s Cold Start TTFF (Time To First Fix) <10s Hot Start Horizontal Accuracy...
UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Circuit Description 5. Circuit Description Front Panel Front panel includes components such as power supply, keys, LCD, LED indicators, backlight, MMC interface and volume control knob. The function diagram is shown below. CONTROL HEAD Keys Matrix Back Switch Down Menu Keyboard...
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Circuit Description Conventional Mode Trunking Mode Navigation Key S5 and S11 OK/Menu Key Back/Group Call Management Power On/Off Key Dial-back/End/Home Screen Redial/Answer/Call Key The front panel adopts TFT LCD to transfer data to U302 via the EMIFS data bus. The control signals include read/write enable signal, memory chip select signal, LCD chip select signal and reset signal, each of which is pulled up by R36, R35, R34, R33 and R6 respectively.
UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Circuit Description Supply for Baseband: The processor U302 is supplied by 3.3 V (U900), 1.8 V (U903) and 1.6 V (U919); the memory (U232/U233) is supplied by 3.3 V (U900) and 1.8 V (U903) respectively; the audio processor IC (U231) is supplied by 3.3 V (U905&U909&U900) and 1.8 V (U903); the DAC (U500) is supplied by 5 V (U905) and 3.3 V (U900).
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Circuit Description U917 generates reset signal and remains low level for 1.25 seconds, allowing the processor Step 2 (U302) to get started. Power-on signal is sent to the processor (U302). Step 3 After receiving the signal, the processor (U302) generates the level of PWR_CTRL. Then the Step 4 power-up procedures are completed.
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Circuit Description MCSI1.CLK U100 U302 DATA MCSI1.DOUT MCSI1.SYNC When U302 is communicating with U100, it works in Master Mode with clock frequency of up to 9.6 MHz. U100 uses MCSI1.CLK as the clock, MCSI1.DOUT as data cable to configure its register, and MCSI1.SYNC as chip select signal.
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Circuit Description MCBSP3.CLKX PCMCLK MCBSP3.FSX PCMSYNC Option Board MCBSP3.DX PCMIN MCBSP3.DR PCMOUT MCBSP1.CLKX BCLK MCBSP1.FSX WCLK U231 MCBSP1.DX SDIN MCBSP1.DR SDOUT U302 MCBSP2.CLKR CLKOUT U701 MCBSP2.FSR DOUT MCBSP2.DR SCLK MCBSP2.CLKX U500 MCBSP2.FSX MCBSP2.DX U302 provides three MCBSP interfaces including MCBSP1, MCBSP2 and MCBSP3, which are compatible with various interfaces.
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Circuit Description UART Interface GPS_UART1_TXD U302 UART1.TX GPS_UART1_RXD UART1.RX UART2.TX UART2.TX CONTROLHEAD UART2.RX (GPIO17/GPIO18) UART2.RX UART3_TXD_BT UART3.TX UART_RXD UART3_RXD_BT UART3.RX UART_TXD UART3_RTS_BT Option Board UART3.RTS UART_CTS UART3_CTS_BT UART3.CTS UART_RTS USB_D+ USB_D- Processor U302 provides three UART interfaces, which are used to communicate with different external devices.
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Circuit Description Option Board Interface J400, an option board interface, is used to achieve specific function by connecting to the designated option board. The definition of each pin is listed as below: Voltage I/O of the Signal Function Remarks (Option Board...
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Circuit Description Voltage I/O of the Signal Function Remarks (Option Board Radio VDD=3.3 V) (standard output from the main AF MB TO OB MAX: 700 mV board to the option board) DGND DGND 3V6 or 5V Power Voltage: 5.0 V...
UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Circuit Description 5.2.3 Audio Module The audio module is used to output RX audio and input relay audio and TX audio, which serves as the RX audio path and TX audio path. RX Audio Path U302 sends digital audio signals to the audio processor codec (U231) via the SSI bus of MCBSP1.This bus is composed of CLKX, FSX, DX and DR.
UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Circuit Description After 9.3 V is divided by R255 and R264, a bias voltage of about 7 V is provided to the front panel MIC. The external MIC is connected to the MIC_HED of the codec (U231) as a unidirectional input. Both MICs are controlled by Q232.When the internal MIC is active, EXT_MIC_EN is at low level, bias voltage of external MIC is disconnected, and the ADC in U231 samples voltage at the MICIN_HND.
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Circuit Description TX buffer amplifier provides 16 dB power gain by Q111.Adjust the bias circuit of TX buffer amplifier circuit to get a quiescent bias current of 28 mA for Q111. Power supply for the switching transistor Q810 is controlled by TX signal, so as to further control the power supply for the whole circuit. ...
UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Circuit Description D804. It is used to detect both forward and reverse power of the transmitter. The forward power is coupled to the diode D803, and the voltage is applied to the power control circuit (U801). Then U801 outputs the voltage VGG for controlling the gate voltage of Q805 and Q804, ensuring a constant power output.
UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Circuit Description (SAW) filter) to remove unuseful signals in corresponding frequency band. After passing through the RF band-pass filter and LNA (Q6102), the RF signals together with the first LO signal are sent to the mixer for the first frequency conversion, to generate the first IF signal of 73.35 MHz. Meanwhile, The LO signal (12–13 dBm) from the VCO feeds to Q6103 to get a gain (8 dB).
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Circuit Description Crystal Oscillator Crystal oscillator (X100) employs a 19.2 MHz Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO), and its reference frequency is calibrated by the digital-to-analog converter IC (U500) for accuracy. PLL IC The PLL IC (U100) is a fractional frequency divider IC. The logic switch ICs (U101 and U102) work with the PLL IC (U100) to achieve locking.
UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Circuit Description Voltage-Controlled Oscillator (VCO) TX:935-941MHz; Rx:851-870MHz 4V3A MOD H 5VA&3V3D TX/RX_VCO U500 Q100 MOD L BPF1 Q107 U105 806-941MHz TX:896-902MHz; VCTCXO 4V3A X100 TX_VCO Q103 BPF2 806-941MHz 5V&3V3A TX:851-870MHz; Rx:935-941MHz L P F PLL IC 4V3A U100 TX/RX_VCO DATA Q106...
UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart 6. Troubleshooting Flow Chart Control Circuit Check the control circuit Cannot drive Power-on indication is Verify the the RF circuit normal?[1] control circuit properly Front panel FFC is Replace FFC normal?[2] X302 (19.2 MHz) is U905 (5VA) and Check normal?
UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart [4] The output voltage of U905 and U909 is 5 V and 3.3 V respectively. [5] The output voltage of U902 is 5 V. [6] The output voltage of U900 and U901 is 3.3 V. [7] The output voltage of U903 is 1.8 V.
UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart [5] R368 and R370 have no soldering defects. TX Circuit Check TX circuit Power supply is Check the power normal? supply circuit Check PA matching Current is normal? circuit, antenna switch, and low-pass circuit, etc Control voltage is Check U801 normal? [2]...
UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart [2] The voltage at TP811 is above 2 V. [3] The output amplitude of the TX LO signal at TP803 is about 10 dBm. Make sure that the back-end circuit is disconnected during test. [4] The gain is 16 dB and the input signal is 0 dBm at Q111. [5] The gain is 15 dB and the input signal is 0 dBm at Q805.
UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart [1] During sensitivity test, use a communication test set to demodulate the audio signal at TP4012 and TP4016. If the signal is demodulated normally, it is concluded that the front panel is defective. [2] Use the communication test set to apply a 73.35 MHz IF signal at the mixer, and sensitivity is about -110 dBm.
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart Check FGU U915 outputs 5 V and Replace U915 or U918 outputs 3.3 V? U918 Q104 outputs 4.3 V? Check Q104 Replace Q106, Q108, Q112, Q101, and Q106, Q110, Q100, and VCO oscillates?[1] Q110, Q105 work normally? Q103 work normally? Q100, and Q103 Replace Q108,...
UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Interface Definition 7. Interface Definition 10-Pin Connector The 10-pin connector on the front panel is used for audio accessories or data cable connection. The definition of each pin is described as below. Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance Pin 1 and Pin 10 (accessory identifier interface 2) compose accessory...
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Interface Definition Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance level when the code is 11. Modulation sensitivity Vrms=80 mV±10%@1 kHz Mic input Analog input Mic input for palm microphone 60% system max. deviation When this pin is used for USB data USB_D+ USB data...
UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Interface Definition Pin 1 Pin 10 Radio Status The mobile radio is in USB master mode or connected to a USB Low level High level smart accessory (such as palm microphone with keypad). The mobile radio is connected to an external speaker (including High level Low level desktop microphone with earpiece).
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Interface Definition Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance GP5_3 GPIO 5V TTL GPIO. Programmable via CPS. (Chan_Act) Power Power supply :13.2V±15%; Power output: 13.2 V; output SWB+ output output current ≤1 A current: ≤1 A Programmable output Analog (“External Horn &...
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Interface Definition Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance interface; high level by default. This pin and Pin 15 (ACC_IO3) can compose three accessory identification statuses. Please refer to the “DB26 Accessory Identification Matrix Table” below detailed function definitions. Emergency switch.
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Interface Definition Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance input/output Ground Ground cable Digital GP5_7 5V TTL GPIO. Programmable via CPS. input/output Digital GP5_6 5V TTL GPIO. Programmable via CPS. input/output Load impedance >1 kΩ AUX Audio Out Analog Auxiliary audio (external...
UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Interface Definition Other Interfaces J2 (LCD Display Interface) Pin No. Name Description Grounding pin 2.5–3.3 V adjustable port 2.5–3.3 V adjustable port IOVCC 1.65–3.3 V adjustable I/O port Synchronization signal control port Chip select signal Register select Write signal Read signal Data bus DB10...
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Interface Definition Pin No. Name Description DB14 DB15 DB16 DB17 RESET Reset signal Select data cable LEDA LED anode LED_K1 LED_K2 LED cathode LED_K3 J4 (Aviation Interface of Front Panel) Pin No. Name Description ACC_IO1 Digital input PTT_IN Digital input External_Audio Analog output USB_D-...
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Interface Definition Voltage I/O of the Pin No. Signal Function Remark (Option Board Radio VDD=3.3 V) GPIO1 GPIO5: output signal of resetting option GPIO2 GPIO board. GPIO3 GPIO4/GPIO5: GPIO4 Unidirectional output interfaces. They require their input resistances GPIO5 RESET-OUT greater than...
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Interface Definition Voltage I/O of the Pin No. Signal Function Remark (Option Board Radio VDD=3.3 V) option board to the main board) (standard AF MB TO output from the main MAX: 700mV board to the option board) DGND DGND 3V6 or 5V Power...
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Interface Definition Pin No. Name Description PRGM_IN_PTT Digital input Audio Ground Audio ground Spkr+ Analog output D- USB USB data cable- GP5_8 Input/output Ground Ground cable GP5_7 Input/output GP5_6 Digital input/output AUX Audio Out Analog output AUX Audio Out Analog output Ign Sense Analog voltage input...
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Interface Definition Pin No. Name Description EXTERNAL_AUDIO Audio signal output by accessory (mobile radio) SPKR1+ Speaker audio signal cable+ SPKR1- Speaker audio signal cable- Power supply PRST Reset signal KB_C0 KB_C1 KB_C2 KB_C3 Matrix keyboard KB_R0 KB_R1 KB_R2 CSLED Backlight control IC chip select CLOCK...
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Interface Definition Pin No. Name Description F_D1 LCD data bus F_D0 Grounding PWB_IN Power On/Off signal...
UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Tuning Description 8. Tuning Description Required Test Instruments Radio communication test sets: HP8921 and Aeroflex 3920 Power supply: 15 A/30 V Multimeter Tuner software Tuning Procedures 8.2.1 Tuning the Radio After re-assembling the radio, you need to tune it with the Tuner software and HP8921. The specific operations are described in the table below.
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Tuning Description Items Method channel. Click the “Transmit On” button on Tuner. Adjust the power to the required level as follows: Low power: 10 W 806 MHz–825 MHz/851 MHz–870 MHz: 35 W 896 MHz–902 MHz/935 MHz–941 MHz: 30 W Click the “Save”...
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Tuning Description Items Method Balance” in the left navigation tree. Then select an appropriate channel. Click the “Transmit On” button on Tuner. Then set the modulation signal of HP8921 to “100 Hz”. Adjust the value in the dialog box on Tuner until the frequency deviation displayed on HP8921 is “5 kHz”.
UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Tuning Description Items Method Connect the radio to HP8921 via the antenna connector, and set HP8921 to RX test mode. Set HP8921 to output an unmodulated RF signal with a value of “-70 Front-end Gain dBm/Frequency (current channel frequency)”. Press the Enter key on the keyboard to confirm your settings.
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UHF5 (806MHz–941MHz) Tuning Description Signal Power: 3.9–4.5W Magnitude Error: ≤1% UUT TX Bit Err = 0% Click the “Transmit Off” button on Tuner to finish testing. Step 7 Receiving Connect the antenna connector of the radio to the RF port of Aeroflex 3920, and set Aeroflex Step 1 3920 as follows (remain default values for other parameters): ...
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Product Controls 1. Product Controls Front Panel Part Name Part Name Volume Control/Group Call Selector Up Key Knob LED Indicator Down Key LCD Display Speaker OK/Menu Key Redial/Answer/Call Key Back/Group Call Management Key Programmable Keys Dial-back/End/Home Screen Key Microphone Connector Power On/Off Key Microphone Installation Index...
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Product Controls Rear Panel Part Name Part Name RF Antenna Connector Accessory Connector Power Inlet GPS Antenna Connector...
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Disassembly and Reassembly 2. Disassembly and Reassembly Disassembling the Radio Turn off the radio and remove the power cord and antenna Step 1 Loosen the two screws to remove the radio. Step 2 Loosen the three screws to remove the front panel. Then remove the FFC. Step 3 Detach the volume control knob and loosen the four screws.
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Disassembly and Reassembly Loosen the eleven screws to remove the upper shield cover. Step 6 Step 7 Loosen the screw fixing the antenna connector and two screws fixing the PA module. Then take the PCB out. Reassembling the Radio To reassemble the radio, perform the above steps in a reverse way.
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Exploded View and Packing Guide 3. Exploded View and Packing Guide Exploded View Part list: Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty. 6300109000000 Aluminum chassis 6100334000000 O-ring for encoder switch 7500358000000 Heat sink pad 4399030000020 Rotary switch 6100492101000 Waterproof ring for front 41078001000J0 PCB for front panel...
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Exploded View and Packing Guide Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty. 5001210000390 Speaker Main PCB 7400297000000 Speaker felt 6100532100000 D_SUB waterproof ring 7102505000110 Machine screw 5208026100000 Jack 6001076000010 Front case for front panel 6100530100000 Waterproof ring for power socket 860P580600100 Logo 5205002100110...
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Specifications and Blind Spot 4. Specifications and Blind Spot Specification General Frequency Range 136–174 MHz Channel Capacity 1024 Group Capacity 64 (each with a maximum of 16 channels) Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz / 20 kHz / 25 kHz Operating Voltage 13.6±15% V DC ...
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Specifications and Blind Spot TTFF (Time To First Fix) Hot <10s Start Horizontal Accuracy <10 m Note All Specifications are tested according to applicable standards, and subject to change without notice due to continuous development. Blind Spot Blind Spot (MHz) Blind Spot (MHz) 153.6 172.8...
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Circuit Description 5. Circuit Description Front Panel Front panel includes components such as power on/off key, keys, LCD display, LED indicators, backlight and volume control knob. The function diagram is shown below. CONTROL HEAD Keys Matrix Back Switch Down Menu Keyboard...
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Circuit Description Conventional Mode Trunking Mode Navigation Key S5 and S11 OK/Menu Key Back Key Power On/Off Key Dial-back/End/Home Screen Key Answer/Redial/Call Key The front panel adopts TFT LCD to transfer data to U302 via the EMIFS data bus. The control signals include read/write enable signal, memory chip select signal, LCD chip select signal and reset signal, each of which is pulled up by R36, R35, R34, R33 and R6 respectively.
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Circuit Description Supply for Baseband: The processor U302 is supplied by 3.3 V (U900), 1.8 V (U903) and 1.6 V (U919); the memory (U232/U233) is supplied by 3.3 V (U900) and 1.8 V (U903) respectively; the audio processor IC (U231) is supplied by 3.3 V (U905&U909&U900) and 1.8 V (U903); the DAC (U500) is supplied by 5 V (U905) and 3.3 V (U900).
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Circuit Description Power-on signal is sent to the processor (U302). Step 3 After receiving the signal, the processor (U302) generates the level of PWR_CTRL. Then the Step 4 power-up procedures are completed. Clock 19.2MHz U302 Option Board U701 U231 32.768KHz U100...
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Circuit Description UWIRE.SDO MOSI U231 U302 UWIRE.SDI MISO UWIRE.SCLK SCLK UWIRE.CS3 The MICROWIRE interface can accommodate four external devices at most, generally transmitting control and status messages of external devices, and reading data from ROM. Its maximum clock frequency is a quarter of system clock frequency.
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Circuit Description MCBSP1 is connected to the interface I2C of audio processor U231, to realize two-way transmission of digital voice and data. MCBSP2 uses independent clock and frame synchronization for transmission and reception. The SSI of U701 is connected to the RX end of MCBSP2 for U302. U500 is connected to the TX end of MCBSP2.In this case, U302 works in Master mode.
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Circuit Description UART Interface GPS_UART1_TXD U302 UART1.TX GPS_UART1_RXD UART1.RX UART2.TX UART2.TX CONTROLHEAD UART2.RX (GPIO17/GPIO18) UART2.RX UART3_TXD_BT UART3.TX UART_RXD UART3_RXD_BT UART3.RX UART_TXD UART3_RTS_BT Option Board UART3.RTS UART_CTS UART3_CTS_BT UART3.CTS UART_RTS USB_D+ USB_D- Processor U302 provides three UART interfaces, which are used to communicate with different external devices.
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Circuit Description Option Board Interface J400, an option board interface, is used to achieve specific function by connecting to the designated option board. The definition of each pin is listed as below: Voltage of Option I/O of the Board Signal Function...
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Circuit Description Voltage of Option I/O of the Board Signal Function Remarks Radio VDD=3.3 V (standard output from the main AF MB TO OB MAX: 700 mV board to the option board) DGND DGND 3V6 or 5V Power Voltage: 5.0 V 5.2.3 Audio Module...
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Circuit Description (RMS should be 80 mV when frequency is 1 kHz and deviation is 3 kHz). Then the codec (U231) converts PCM data into analog audio data via DAC. U231 provides two outputs: SPK1 and SPK2. SPK1 is amplified by U238 and then is fed to the PA U201, to derive two outputs of received audio, which will be applied to the front panel speaker and further development interface respectively.
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Circuit Description Power Amplifier Circuit The power amplifier circuit consists of four-stage power amplifier circuits and amplifies the signal output from VCO to the required output power level. Note Only one final-stage PA (Q803) is available, if the power of the mobile radio is 25 W and the version of main board is Version D or later version.
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Circuit Description TX signal controls the switching transistor Q810, to further control the power supply (9 V 3 A) for the PIN diodes D801 and D802. Quiescent bias current of the PIN diode is controlled by the resistors R821 and R825.
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Circuit Description will become low, and no power will be output from PA. Otherwise, PA will work normally. 5.3.2 Receiver Circuit The receiver circuit employs double conversion superheterodyne technique. The first IF is 44.85 MHz and the second IF is 2.25 MHz. The first local oscillator (LO) signal is supplied by the PLL circuit (U100), and the second LO signal (47.1 MHz) is supplied by IF processor circuit (U701).
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Circuit Description GCP GCN MXOP MXON IF2P IF2N 16dB SSI TO OMAP DECIMATION DOUTA FORMATTING/SSI Σ-ΔADC IFIN FILTER DOUTB CLKOUT FREF CONTROL LOGIC VOLTAGE CLK SYN REFERENCE IOUTL CLKN VREFP VCM VREFN IOUTC CLKP PC PD PE SYNCB LO VCO AND LOOP LOOP FILTER FILTER...
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Circuit Description Data Registers Clock PD/Charge Pump Serial MSB/LSB Reference Divider & Pwr-Dn/Mux Out Interface Dividend Frequency Dividers Control Mod_in Modulation Mux_out Unit ΔΣ 18-Bit Fractional Reference Unit Frequency Oscillator Main Main Divider Divider Fref_main Fref_main Main Phase/ Freq.Detector Reference Frequency...
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Circuit Description VCO.Q102 and Q107 constitute the buffer amplifiers for the transmitter circuit, while Q111 and Q109 for the receiver circuit. The digital-to-analog converter IC (U500) modulates the TX oscillator signal. GPS Circuit Power Antenna UART U302 module REB-1315LPx GPS data can be acquired via the programmable GPS key on the front panel of the mobile radio.
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart 6. Troubleshooting Flow Chart Control Circuit Check the control circuit Cannot drive Power-on indication is Verify the the RF circuit normal?[1] control circuit properly Front panel FFC is Replace FFC normal?[2] X302 (19.2 MHz) is U905 (5VA) and Check normal?
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart [5] The output voltage of U902 is 5 V. [6] The output voltage of U900 and U901 is 3.3 V. [7] The output voltage of U903 is 1.8 V. [8] The output voltage by U919 is 1.6V. GPS Circuit Check the GPS circuit...
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart TX Circuit Check TX circuit Power supply is Check the power normal? supply circuit Check PA matching Current is normal? circuit, antenna switch, and low-pass circuit, etc Control voltage is Check U801 normal? [2] Refer to TX VCO is troubleshooting flow normal?[3]...
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart circuit is disconnected during test. [4] The gain is 16 dB and the input signal is 0 dBm at Q801. [5] The gain is 16 dB and the input signal is 0 dBm at Q805. [6] The gain is 13 dB and the input signal is 0 dBm at Q804.
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart Description of normal situations: [1] During sensitivity test, use a communication test set to demodulate the audio signal at TP4012 and TP4016. If the signal is demodulated normally, it is concluded that the front panel is defective. [2] Use the communication test set to apply a 44.85MHz IF signal at the mixer, and sensitivity is about -117 dBm.
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Troubleshooting Flow Chart Check FGU U915 outputs 5 V and Replace U915 or U918 outputs 3.3 V? U918 Q104 outputs 4.3 V? Check Q104 Replace Q106, Q108, Q112, Q101, and Q106, Q110, Q100, and VCO oscillates?[1] Q110, Q105 work normally? Q103 work normally? Q100, and Q103 Replace Q108,...
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Interface Definition 7. Interface Definition 10-PIN Connector The 10-pin connector on the front panel is used for audio accessories or data cable connection. The definition of each pin is described as below. Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance Pin 1 and Pin 10 (accessory identifier port 2) compose an Accessory...
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Interface Definition Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance Modulation sensitivity Mic input Analog input Mic input for palm microphone Vrms=80 mV±10%@1 kHz 60%system max. deviation When this pin is used for USB data USB_D+ USB data function, function cable+ DB26 will be disabled.
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Interface Definition Pin 1 Pin 10 Radio Status The mobile radio is connected to an external speaker (including High Level Low Level desktop microphone with earpiece). The mobile radio is in USB slave mode, or it is not connected to any High Level High Level accessory, or it is connected to a palm microphone without keypad.
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Interface Definition Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance Power Power output: 13.2 SWB+ Power output supply :13.2V±15%; output current: ≤1 A output current≤1 A Programmable output pin Analog voltage (“External Horn & Lights” External Alarm 13 V alarm output output feature default,...
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Interface Definition Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance default. This pin and Pin 15 (ACC_IO3) can compose three accessory identification statuses. Please refer to the “DB26 Accessory Identification Matrix Table” below for detailed function definitions. Emergency switch. This pin Emerg Sw Digital input 5V TTL...
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Interface Definition Signal Electrical Name Type Description Performance USB data cable- USB data USB data cable- Digital GPIO. Programmable via GP5_8 5V TTL input/output CPS. Ground Ground cable Digital GPIO. Programmable via GP5_7 5V TTL input/output CPS. Digital GPIO.
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Interface Definition Other Interfaces J2 (LCD Display Interface) Name Description Grounding pin 2.5-3.3 V adjustable port 2.5-3.3 V adjustable port IOVCC 1.65-3.3 V adjustable I/O port Synchronization signal control port Chip select signal Register select Write signal Read signal Data bus DB10 DB11...
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Interface Definition Name Description DB14 DB15 DB16 DB17 RESET Reset signal Select data cable LEDA LED anode LED_K1 LED_K2 LED cathode LED_K3 J4 (Aviation Interface of Front Panel) Name Description ACC_IO1 Digital input PTT_IN Digital input External_Audio Analog output USB_D- USB data cable Ground cable...
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Interface Definition I/O of the Voltage(Option Signal Function Remark Radio Board VDD=3.3 V) GPIO1 GPIO5: Reset output signal GPIO2 GPIO option board. GPIO3 GPIO4/GPIO5: GPIO4 Uni-directional output interfaces. They require the input resistances to GPIO5 RESET-OUT be larger than or equal to 47 kΩ.
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Interface Definition I/O of the Voltage(Option Signal Function Remark Radio Board VDD=3.3 V) 3V6 or 5V Power Power Voltage: 5.0 V J403 (Pin Interface) Name Description Vbus USB Power supply: +5V Ground Ground cable Digital input/output GP5_3 SW B+ sense Power supply External Alarm Analog voltage output...
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Interface Definition Name Description GP5_6 Digital input/output Analog output AUX Audio Out 1 AUX Audio Out 2 Analog output Ign Sense Analog voltage input J404 (Front Panel Interface) Name Description INT_MIC Audio Input MIC_GROUND Audio Input (grounding) ACC_IO1 Accessory identification interface 1 USB_VBUS USB power supply...
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Interface Definition Name Description KB_C3 KB_R0 KB_R1 KB_R2 Backlight control IC chip select CSLED CLOCK Backlight control IC clock DATA Backlight control IC data OE_LCD LCD read enable WE_LCD LCD write enable CS2_LCD LCD chip select F_A1_LCD LCD register select enable F_D7 F_D6 F_D5...
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Tuning Description 8. Tuning Description Required Test Instruments Radio communication test sets: HP8921 and Aeroflex 3920 Power supply: 15 A/30 V Multimeter Tuner software Tuning Procedures 8.2.1 Tuning the Radio After re-assembling the radio, you need to tune it with the Tuner software and HP8921. The specific operations are described in the table below.
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Tuning Description Items Method select an appropriate channel. Click the “Transmit On” button on Tuner. Adjust the power to the required level as follows: Low power: 1 W for version C, and 5 W for version D and the later Medium power: 25 W High power: 50 W for radio with power of 50 W, and 25 W for radio with power of 25 W...
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Tuning Description Items Method Filter1: <20 Hz HPF Filter2: <15 kHz LPF De-Emphasis: off Open the Tuner software and go to “TUNE_DATA -> TX -> Modulation Balance” in the left navigation tree. Then select an appropriate channel. Click the “Transmit On” button on Tuner. Then set the modulation signal of HP8921 to “100 Hz”.
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Tuning Description Items Method than 14 dB Set the output RF signal of HP8921 to -25 Bm/(current channel frequency +22.425 MHz) Adjust the vernier on Tuner until the “SINAD” value displayed on HP8921 is less than 14 dB. Press the Enter key on the keyboard to confirm your settings.
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VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Tuning Description Set the Aeroflex 3920 parameters as follows: Step 5 Frq: Be consistent with the TX frequency of the channel to be tested. STD IB 511: .153 Observe the “avg” value of “UUT TX Bit Err” parameter in “UUT Measurements” module of Step 6 Aeroflex 3920, which is the average bit error rate of the tested channel during transmitting.
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High Temperature Protection 9V1A_TX Gain:10dB Tx/Rx Gain:16dB Gain:13dB Switch Gain:-6dB Gain:16dB Tx_PORT Microstrip Attenuator Match Match Match Matcher Microstrip Dual Harmonic Rx_PORT Q805 Directional Coupler Filter Q804 Q801 PreDriver Switch s Power Driver Firstsage Reflect Forward 9.1V Detector Detector Q802 Q803 Alarm to ADC Finalstage VSWR Protection...
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RF Units PLL-SKY72310 IF Processor Tx,Rx,CTL Power,IO control Temperature DET Nor FLASH and psRAM McSI1 McBSP2 GPIO datax16 FLASH:8Mx16 psRAM:2MX16 Speed:96MHz( Headset max) McBSP1 TMS320C55X CODEC EMIFF Mobile SDRAM datax16 driver 128Mb:8Mx16 McBSP3 JTAG JTAG Driver BELL 19.2MHz MCLK AD9864 OMAP5912 TCXO 19.2MHZ...
VHF (136MHz–174MHz) Parts List Print Print Part No. Description Part No. Description management IC 1582 Power L151 3210406471000 470nH U903 3608015000170 management IC 1583 Power L152 3221506601000 Ferrite bead U905 3608015000060 management IC 1584 Power L154 3213306561000 0.56uH U909 3608015000180 management IC 786 L156 3213212332000 3.3uH...
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