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SERVICE MANUAL VHF/UHF ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER i910H...
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This service manual describes the latest service information NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet or to a DC for the IC-910H VHF/UHF ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER at the power supply that uses more than 16 V. This will ruin the transceiver.
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2-2 UX-910 (OPTIONAL UNIT) • TOP VIEW Power supply circuit for AG-1200 Q72: DTC144EU Q73, Q74: 2SC2712 RF pre-amplifier (Q281: NE34018) Power module IC RF amplifier (IC21: M57762-02) (Q271: 2SC5454) TX 1st mixer YGR amplifier (IC131: PC8163TB) (IC141: PC1878G) RX 1st mixer (IC241: PC2721) PLL IC (IC501: TB31242)
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SECTION 3 DISASSEMBLY AND OPTION INSTRUCTIONS • Opening the transceiver’s case Follow the case and cover opening procedures shown here when you want to install an optional unit or adjust the internal units, etc. q Remove the 5 screws from the top of the trans- ceiver and 4 screws from the sides, then lift up the top cover.
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• Opening the PA unit cover r Slide the PA unit cover as shown below. q Remove the top cover as shown in the diagram on p. 3- w Remove 8 screws and grounding plate from the PA unit cover. e Remove fastening tape from the inside power cable.
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• UT-102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT q Remove the bottom cover as shown in the diagram on UT-102 p. 3-1. • Remove the UX-910 if you have installed it. (p. 3-1) w Remove the protective paper attached to the bottom of the UT-102 to expose the adhesive strip.
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y Install the CR-293 and solder the leads. • CR-293 HIGH STABILITY CRYSTAL UNIT u Return the PLL unit, PLL shield cover and bottom cover q Remove the bottom cover as shown in the diagram on to their original positions. p.
SECTION 4 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION 4-1 RECEIVER CIRCUIT The filtered signals from the bandpass filter are mixed with 1st LO signals at the mixer circuit (Q511, Q512) to produce Note: [Main]=Main band, [Sub]=Sub band a 1st IF signal (10.85 MHz [Main] or 10.95 MHz [Sub]). The 1st LO signals (125.15 MHz–163.15 MHz) are PLL output 4-1-1 VHF TRANSMIT/RECEIVE SWITCHING frequency, which comes from the VHF VCO circuit (PLL unit;...
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4-1-6 10 MHz IF CIRCUIT (MAIN UNIT) 4-1-9 SQUELCH CIRCUIT (MAIN UNIT) The 10 MHz IF signal from the mixer circuit is passed (1) FM mode through a monolithic filter (Fl51 [Main], Fl651 [Sub]) to sup- A squelch circuit cuts out AF signals when no RF signal is press out-of-band signals.
4-1-11 NOISE BLANKER CIRCUIT (MAIN UNIT) 4-1-13 S-METER CIRCUIT (MAIN UNIT) The noise blanker circuit detects pulse-type noises, and The S-meter circuit indicates the relative received signal stops IF amplifier operation during detection. strength while receiving and changes depending on the received signal strength.
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While in SSB mode, the amplified signals from the buffer 4-2-4 TRANSMIT IF AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT amplifier (Q1651) are then applied to the balanced modula- (MAIN UNIT) tor (IC201). The modulated IF signal from a modulation circuit is applied to the IF amplifier circuit (Q1). The amplified IF signal is then While in AM/FM mode, the amplified signals from the buffer applied to the VHF/UHF transmit circuit (PA unit) via the VHF amplifier (Q1651) are applied to the limiter amplifier...
4-4 UX-910 (1200 MHz BAND UNIT) The APC (Automatic Power Control) circuit protects the UX-910 is an optional 1200 MHz band unit for IC-910H. This power amplifiers on the PA unit from excessive current. unit covers 1240–1300 MHz frequency range.
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(Q161, outputs it from pin 10. The output signal is passed through Q164), and then output to the MAIN unit of IC-910H via J311 the active filter (IC502, Q511, Q512) and is then applied to (pin 25 [Main], pin 1 [Sub]).
5-2 PLL ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENT MEASUREMENT POINT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITION VALUE UNIT LOCATION UNIT ADJUST 30.2 MHz • Display frequency: Any Connect an RF volt- –10 dBm (or more than R570 LEVEL • Receiving meter or spectram –11.5 dBm, when R570 analyzer to check is in maximum posi- point J541.
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• PLL AND MAIN UNITS R570 30.2 MHz level adjustment L193 144M lock voltage adjustment P701 P251 Sub BFO level 144M LO level check point check point CP100 X512 144M lock voltage Reference frequency check point adjustment P551 J541 Reference frequency 30.2 MHz level check point check point...
5-4 RECEIVER ADJUSTMENTS Receiver adjustments must be performed after software adjustment (0) and (1). SUB band must be OFF when adjusting MAIN band, or main AF volume (max.counter clockwise) and SQL volume (max. clockwise) must be set when adjusting SUB band. ADJUSTMENT MEASUREMENT POINT...
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• PA UNIT 144M receiver R547 peak/gain L521 adjustment P501 144M receiver peak/gain check point • MAIN UNIT R857 144M total gain adjustment for sub band 144M peak L353 adjustment L853 for main band L354 L852 R360 144M total gain L851 144M peak adjustment...
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RECEIVER ADJUSTMENTS (continued) ADJUSTMENT MEASUREMENT POINT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITION VALUE UNIT LOCATION UNIT ADJUST 430 M PEAK • Display frequency: 435.0200 MHz MAIN Connect digital Maximum voltage L22, (MAIN BAND) • Mode : FM multimeter or oscillo- L23, • Connect a standard signal generator scope to check point L282, to [UHF ANT] connector and set as:...
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• PA UNIT L283 430M peak L281 430M peak L282 adjustment adjustment L280 for sub band for main band 430M total gain adjustment for main band • MAIN UNIT CP851 430M peak check point for main band CP852 430M peak check point for sub band CP101 Noise blanker...
5-5 TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENT MEASUREMENT POINT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITION VALUE UNIT LOCATION UNIT ADJUST • Preset R131, R135, R150, R650 (PA unit) to max. counter clockwise. PA UNIT • Preset R3, R138, R503 (PA unit) to center position. PRESETTING • Preset C154, C659 (PA unit) to center position as illustration at right. IDLING •...
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• PA UNIT P501 RF peak pre-setting for 144 M C154 RF peak R503 adjustment PA unit pre-setting for 430M C659 RF peak adjustment for 430M R138 PA unit pre-setting Idling current R131 adjustment RF peak R135 for 144M pre-setting for 430M R650 R150 Idling current...
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TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS (continued) ADJUSTMENT MEASUREMENT POINT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITION VALUE UNIT LOCATION UNIT ADJUST IF TOTAL • Display frequency: Any MAIN Connect an RF volt- –22 dBm MAIN GAIN • Mode : USB meter to check point • MIC gain : Center J51 via the JIG cable •...
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• MAIN UNIT R202 Drive level adjustment CP1613 IC APC pre-setting R1613 IC APC adjustment IF total gain adjustment IF total gain /Drive level check point • PA UNIT P501 IF total gain /Drive level pre-setting R503 Total gain adjustment for 144M Total gain R504 adjustment for 430M...
5-6 SOFTWARE ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITION DISPLAY OPERATION • Enter software adjustment mode: The display shows the selection ENTERING item scleen for the adjustment SOFTWARE 1 Turn power OFF. ADJUSTMENT mode, push [0]–[9] key to select 2 Terminate the [REMOTE] jack with a adjustment item.
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SOFTWARE ADJUSTMENT (continued) ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITION DISPLAY OPERATION • Enter software adjustment mode (Refer Push [RIT] key to store the “S0” level ADJUSTMENT page 5-12). into memory, and to step next. ITEM (2) S-METER • Push [2] key to enter the S-meter adjust- ment (MAIN BAND) •...
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SOFTWARE ADJUSTMENT (continued) ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITION DISPLAY OPERATION • Set an SSG as Push [RIT] key to store the “S0” level S-METER Frequency : 146.0200 MHz into memory, and to step next. (SUB BAND) Level : OFF • Receiving • Set an SSG as Push [RIT] key to store the “S9”...
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SOFTWARE ADJUSTMENT (continued) ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITION DISPLAY OPERATION • Connect an SSG to [VHF ANT] connector Push [RIT] key to store the AFC cen- ADJUSTMENT and set as ter for FM mode into memory, and to ITEM (4) CENTER Frequency : 146.0200 MHz step next.
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SOFTWARE ADJUSTMENT (continued) ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITION DISPLAY OPERATION • Enter software adjustment mode (Refer Push [RIT] key to strat transmitting. ADJUSTMENT page 5-12). ITEM (6) RF PEAK • Push [6] key to enter the RF peak adjust- ment for TX. •...
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SOFTWARE ADJUSTMENT (continued) ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITION DISPLAY OPERATION • Connect an RF power meter to [UHF ANT] Push [RIT] key to strat transmitting. TX POWER/ connector. METER (for 430 M) Tune the [MAIN DIAL] to 75 W (High power). Push [RIT] key to store the adjustment value into memory, and to step next.
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5-7 UX-910 ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENT MEASUREMENT POINT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITION VALUE UNIT LOCATION UNIT ADJUST 2ND LO LOCK • Connect an optional UX-910 (1200 MAIN Connect digital 2.6–3.8 V Verify VOLTAGE MHz band unit). (UX-910) multimeter or oscillo- • Display frequency: 1270.5000 MHz scope to check point •...
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APC adjustment CP321 Idling check point CP401 APC check point CP322 CP15 Idling check point APC check point R288 Attenuator adjustment C332 Power ballance APC adjustment adjustment Idling adjustment APC adjustment CP501 1st LO lock voltage check point Transmitter gain adjustment R224 Receiver gain...
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UX-910 ADJUSTMENTS (continued) ADJUSTMENT MEASUREMENT POINT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITION VALUE UNIT LOCATION UNIT ADJUST • Display frequency: 1270.0000 MHz Rear Connect 13 W Adjust • Mode : CW panel power meter to [12 SSG’s • Connect an SSG to the check point ANT].
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APC adjustment CP401 APC check point CP15 APC check point APC adjustment APC adjustment CP311 Pre-setting for APC adjustment 5 - 21...
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[PA UNIT] [UX-910 CHASSIS PARTS] REF. NO. ORDER NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. REF. NO. ORDER NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 8930014140 Earth spring (D) 6510000330 Connector NR-DS MP7* 8510012310 2157 DBM case 8010018161 2356 case-1 MP8* 8510013620 2355 A-filter case 8110007260 2356 cover MP9* 8510002020 MIX shield case...
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SECTION 8 SEMI-CONDUCTOR INFORMATION • TRANSISTORS AND FET’S 2SA1162 GR 2SA1586 GR 2SA1588 GR 2SB1132 T100 R 2SB1133 R (Symbol: SG) (Symbol: SG) (Symbol: ZG) (Symbol: BAR) (Symbol: B1133) 2SB1201 S 2SC2712 BL 2SC2712 GR 2SC2714 O 2SC3102 (Symbol: B1201) (Symbol: BL) (Symbol: LG) (Symbol: QO)
9-4 FUNC BOARD 9-8 VARISTOR-A BOARD • TOP VIEW • TOP VIEW V-A2 V-A1 to DISPLAY unit J3 9-9 VARISTOR-B BOARD • TOP VIEW 9-5 MIC BOARD 9-6 JACK BOARD • TOP VIEW • TOP VIEW V-B2 V-B1 9-7 DRV BOARD •...
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• BOTTOM VIEW (DISPLAY BOARD) to FUNC board J1 to PLL unit J1 to MIC board J2 to JACK board J2 to VR-A board J1 PHIN SSPO MSVR MAVR MSPO 1 100 81 80 SSVR to MAIN SAVR SENSOR to VR-B board J1 J10 6 RIVR SFVR...
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9-12 PA UNIT VHF ANT UHF ANT • TOP VIEW to UX-910 P300 W305 UTU1 UPRI UT9V VUMS to MAIN unit J1351 UR9V UATT VUT9 POWS 43PV P551 430M 2Lo from PLL unit J551 P510 V SUB to MAIN unit J651 P251 144M 1Lo from PLL unit J251...
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9-13 PLL UNIT • TOP VIEW to DISPLAY board J9 to MAIN unit J501 to MAIN unit J1051 J601 J701 P551 430M 2Lo to PA unit J40 P251 P312 P421 144M 1Lo 30.2 430M 1Lo to PA unit J503 to PA unit J240 from UX-910 J312 9 - 9...
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to UT-106 to UT-106 9-14 MAIN UNIT J1771 J1781 to DISPLAY board J14 to PLL unit J601 to UT-106 • TOP VIEW J1751 J1201 J501 J1151 CIVE DRES PTT1 MIUD SEND ATXS DASH P501 SBSY VMAIN to DISPLAY from PA unit J501 CENM AGRM board J8...
9-15 UX-910 MAIN UNIT • TOP VIEW P312 SCLK to IC-910 PLL unit J541 to IC-910 PA unit Chassis J1 J311 DRES 12TP 1FOR 12PV OPB1 PDAT 12ST 12PS 12DS 12UL 12REF to IC-910 MAIN unit J2 9 - 13...
12-5 MAIN UNIT (1) MAIN UNIT (1) CP1566 J1351 J1561 L1561 100 H 43PV 43PV OUTM DOUT R1561 22k L1562 100 H POWS POWS CP1564 VUT9 VUT9 MDTC MDTC DATA1 (TX/RX) L1563 100 H UATT UATT MCKC MCKC 13.51 from PA C1522 0.1 C1521 0.01 UR9V...
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12-6 MAIN UNIT (2) 12-7 MAIN UNIT (3) MAIN UNIT (2) MAIN UNIT (3) R219 470 D207 1SS355 SSBI SSBI SSBI 144MHz SUB-RX:4.61 D651 MA77 other R655 AGCS C661 IC801 0.01 R202 BA09T IC803 RV-150 C662 12.41 4.99 C313 0.001 C656 R661 0.01...
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