MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR
450-470 MHz, 110 WATT POWER AMPLIFIER
19D902797G3
425-450 MHz, 90 WATT POWER AMPLIFIER
19D902797G7
403-425 MHz, 90 WATT POWER AMPLIFIER
19D902797G6
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CIRCUIT ANALYSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POWER AMPLIFIER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exciter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Small Signal Gain Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Level Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Amplifier Finals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POWER CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signal Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BLOCK DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POWER AMPLFIER READINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IC DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OUTLINE DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOW PASS FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DESCRIPTION
The UHF Power Amplifier Assembly is a wide band RF
power amplifier operating over the 403-425, 425-450 and
450-470 MHz range without tuning. Its main function is to
amplify the 10 mW FM signal from the Transmitter Synthe-
sizer to the rated RF output at the antenna port. The output
of the Power Amplifier Assembly is adjustable from rated
power to 3dB lower at the PA output J104.
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The assembly consists of a printed wiring board (A1)
and associated components, including a power module and
three RF power transistors, mounted to the heat sink assem-
bly. The printed wiring board (A1) contains both the power
amplifier circuitry and the power control circuitry.
Unfiltered supply voltage, A+, for the power amplifier
circuits enters the assembly via feedthrough capacitor, C1.
Power cable W4 routes the A+ from C1 to J103 on the PWB.
Filtered A+ voltage for the power control circuit enters the
assembly via control cable W13 which connects to the PWB
at J201.
Printed in U.S.A.