SECTION 1 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Harmonic Output: Number of Semi-Conductors: More than 50dB below peak power output Transistors Spurious Output: More than 50dB below peak power output IC (Includes CPU) Carrier Suppression: Diodes More than 50dB below peak power output Frequency Coverage: Unwanted Sideband: More than 55dB down at 1000Hz AF input 3.5MHz ~ 4.0 MHz...
SECTION 2 OPERATING CONTROLS 2 – 1 FRONT PANEL 2 – 2 CONTROLS UNDER THE ACCESS COVER 2 – 3 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 2 – 1...
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Set the switch to RECEIVE (out) and the IC-730 is in the receive mode. Set the switch to Upper Sideband, mainly for 10, 14, 18, 21, 24 and TRANSMIT (in) and it switches to transmit. When switching with 28MHz bands.
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FREOUENCY DISPLAY illuminated. Rotating the control to the (+) side raises the The frequency of the IC-730 is displayed on a luminescent receive frequency, and rotating to the (-) side lowers the display tube. Since the 1MHz and 1KHz decimal points are receive frequency.
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VHF and UHF operation using a suitable transverter with in mobile installations. the IC-730 is possible. This terminal is for Transverter connection. The output is a few milliwatts. POWER SOCKET...
SECTION 3 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION 3 – 1 RECEIVING CIRCUITS 21.0 60.6315MHz ~ 61.3315MHz 3 – 1 – 1 RF CIRCUITS 24.0 64.1315MHz ~ 64.8315MHz The receiving signal from the antenna is fed from P3 of the 28.0 67.6315MHz ~ 68.3315MHz LPF unit to J2-1, where frequencies less than 3.5MHz are 28.5 68.1315MHz ~ 68.8315MHz...
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shunts the RF signals to ground. This grounds the anodes of The 2nd I F signal is f ed to Fl 1 monolithic crystal filter D20 and D21, and turns them OFF. Thus the noise pulse is installed as standard. When optional SSB crystal filter, FL-30, not fed to the following circuits.
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the MAIN unit. In the receive mode, D1 is turned ON and D10 (9.4665MHz+1kHz), 9.0115MHz, the center frequency of the is turned OFF by the RSV, and the signal is fed to the 1st 2nd IF signal is converted into 456kHz, 3rd IF signal. This gate of IF amplifier 01, dual gate MOS FET.
MHz crystal filter (or installed optional crystal filter) in the 2ND 3 – 2 TRANSMITTING CIRCUITS IF unit. 3 – 2 – 1 AF CIRCUITS The audio signal from the microphone is fed to pin 3 of IC4, Then the signal is fed to the doubly balanced mixer consisting operational amplifier on the MAIN unit, through the MIC GAIN of D1 through D4, which is the same one used in the control R14-2 on the front panel.
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The signal amplified by Q4 and Q5 is fed to the FIL (low- pass S3 is a switch to reduce the maximum power to 50 watts. filter) unit through LS impedance matching trans- former. When S3 is switched ON, a voltage is applied to the base of Q19 through D28 and R153 and Q19 is turned ON the same A thermal switch is mounted on the case of 04 and turns ON as in the AM mode.
output signal is fed to the base of Q4, PLL mixer, through 3 – 3 1ST LOCAL OSCILLATOR CIRCUITS buffer amplifiers Q7 and Q8. To the emitter of Q4, the local The 1st local oscillator employs a premix system consisting of oscillator signal is fed and mixed with the VCO signal to mix a PLL and a crystal oscillator for each band.
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D12 through D33 are matrix diodes to convert the band signal Port I - 1 bit output into hexadecimal code for the CPU. I0: Reset signal output for sensor counter. The output signal from the mixer is then fed to the BPF unit. When the power switch is turned on, 13.
inverter, then Pin6 of IC3 as a switching signal. The other local oscillator in the 2nd I F unit to get 10Hz step frequency waveform-shaped signal is output from pin3 of IC2 and resolution. differentiated by C12 and R10, then fed to pin1 of IC3, 3 –...
This filter provides a 500Hz/6 dB pass band in the CW This unit provides terminals to put out a low level RF signals, operation. When the MODE Switch of IC-730 is set in the and for receiver input and T/R control on the rear panel of IC- "CW-N"...
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When installing IC -EX202 and/or IC·EX205. also remove the 6 – 3 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE bottom cover by unscrewing the four screws on the bottom. 6 – 3 – 1 INSTALLATION OF THE IC-EX195 (MARKER UNIT) 1. PARTS LOCATION 2. ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE (1) Install this unit in the position shown in the photo using the (2) Plug P1 of this unit to J15 of the MAIN unit.
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(3) Make sure the power switch of your IC-730 is turned OFF. Set the other controls and switches in the receive mode according to the manual of IC·730. Then connect the power plug to the power socket of the IC-730.
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(3) Replace the shaft and the upper sub-chassis. Unplug P11 inserted to J3 of the OET unit and plug it to J1 of IC-EX203. (4) Plug P1 of IC-EX203 to J3 of the OET unit. Tighten the retaining screws of the sub-chassis. (5) This unit does not require an adjustment, and provides 150Hz/6dB pass band when the set is in the CW mode.
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(4) Loosen the screws of the saft coupling sleeve of the band (8) Run the cords with P1 and P2 of the LOA unit through the switch, and remove the shaft, sliding it towards the front side, slot under the band switch. Plug P1 (6-pln plug attached to then the sleeve and the spring pressing wafer of the band longer wires) to J3 and P2 (6-pin plug) to J6 of the PREMIX switch.
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(13) Run the cord with P3 (14-pin plug) of the LOA unit through the slot at the right corner of the rear box. Then plug P3 to J5 of the ACC unit. (14) Replace unplugged connectors and the rear panel by the reverse procedure of (11) and (12).
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2. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 6 – 3 – 5 INSTALLATION OF THE FL-44 (A) (1) Remove the eight screws at each end of the rear panel. 1. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (2) Turn over the rear panel right side or put it on the chassis, (1) Unscrew the screws retaining the MAIN unit board and and unplug coaxial cables from J1 and J3 on the LPF unit.
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(4) Replace the 2nd IF unit, and unplug P3 inserted to J7 on the unit, then plug it to J8. 6 – 3 – 6 INSTALLATION OF THE FL-30 1. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (1) Loosen two retaining screws of the upper sub-chassis, and turn the sub-chassis over around hinges on the other end (5) Replace the sub-chassis by the reverse procedure of (1).
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6 – 4 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS Some components subject to change for an improvement without notice. 6 – 9...
SECTION 8 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 8 – 1 MEASURING INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADJUSTMENT (1) FREQUENCY COUNTER FREQUENCY RANGE 0.1 - 90MHz ACCURACY BETTER THAN ±1 ppm SENSITIVITY 100mV or BETTER (2) SIGNAL GENERATOR FREQUENCY RANGE 0.1 MHz - 40MHz OUTPUT VOLTAGE -20 - 90dB (0dB = 1μV) (3) MULTIMETER 50KΩ/VOLT OR BETTER...
SECTION 10 PARTS LIST [EF] UNIT [EF] UNIT REF. NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. REF. NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. Transistor 2SA1015 Connector LJ035-1-2(PHONES) Transistor 2SK30-Y Connector FM214-8SS (MIC) Pin Jack AT·700 (EXT ALC) Diode 1SS53 Pin Jack AT·700 (M BACK UP) Diode 1SS53 Jack...
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