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SB-942
SERVICE MANUAL TX LEVEL DIAGRAMS 10/30/88
INTRODUCTION
Kenwood service manual transmit level diagrams provide
typical RF levels found in working transceivers. This
information provides a fast method of locating a faulty
circuit in a transmitter chain. To use the level diagrams,
an AF VTVM, RF VTVM, and 50 ohm resistive load are required.
In addition, since many units are tested with the drive
output terminated into the load, a coax cable must be
fabricated. A sample cable is shown below.
HOW THE TX LEVEL DIAGRAM IS DEVELOPED
The transmit level diagrams are developed in a similar
manner as the receive diagrams. Basically, a working
transceiver is tuned for a specified output power at center
frequency. The mic audio circuit is measured with an AF VTVM
and the RF circuit is measured with an RF VTVM. The results
are listed on the diagram as typical levels for a working
transceiver. The exact setup used to make a diagram varies
with the model. The setup details are listed in footnotes on
the diagram. No matter what procedure is used, the end
result is a list of typical levels for a working
transceiver.
For the most part, variations in setup include what mode is
used, if audio is applied to the mic input, and what
reference is used for power output. Additionally, many units
have the drive signal connected directly to a 50 ohm load.
This requires a fabricated coax cable that can be inserted
into the drive socket and attached to a load. A coax cable
with a terminal that fits the drive socket is available in
the Kenwood Parts Department. SB-905 lists the part numbers
of coax cables that are available in several lengths and
style. Once a cable is obtained, a connector that matches
your 50 ohm load can be soldered to the cable.
USING THE TX LEVEL DIAGRAMS
As mentioned above, certain units are terminated at the
drive output. This procedure can be used in troubleshooting
to determine if normal drive power is available. Simply
connect the fabricated coax cable to the drive terminal and
the 50 ohm load. If the load receives full drive power as
indicated on the level diagram, the trouble spot is in the
Final or LPF unit. In this case, reconnect the Final unit
and continue checking towards the antenna terminal. If low
drive is measured, continue measuring towards the mic input
until a faulty circuit is found.
NOTE
Once a faulty circuit is isolated, DC measurements must be
made to determine if normal supply voltage is present.
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