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Realistic HTX-100 Mobile Transceiver

(190-1101)

Care and Maintenance

Features
Installation
Operation
Specifications
Troubleshooting

Exploded Views/Parts List

Detailed Parts List

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HTX-100 Mobile Transceiver

(190-1101) Care and Maintenance Faxback Doc. # 39457

Your HTX-100 is an example of superior design and craftsmanship.

The following suggestions will help you care for your transceiver so
you can enjoy it for years.

Keep the transceiver dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.

Liquids contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

Handle the transceiver gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage

circuit boards and cases and can cause the unit to work improperly.

Keep the transceiver away from dust and dirt, which can cause
premature wear of parts.

Wipe the transceiver with a dampened cloth occasionally to keep it

looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong
detergents to clean the transceiver.

Modifying or tampering with the transceiver's internal components could

result in illegal operation. If your transceiver is not operating
properly, take it to your local Radio Shack store. Our personnel can help
you and arrange for service if needed.

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HTX-100 Mobile Transceiver

(190-1101) Features Faxback Doc. # 38131

Your Realistic HTX-100 10-Meter SSB/CW Mobile Transceiver is one of the

most technologically advanced 10-meter transceivers available today.
It is a perfect choice for a novice's first ham radio, or as an addition
to an established ham operator's equipment. We designed your transceiver
to be compact, durable, and ideal for mobile applications.

Although we made the HTX-100 transceiver small, we packed it with these

advanced features:

RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning) - permits you to fine tune the

Control receiver to match the received
signal.

10 Memory Channels - make it easy to switch to the

popular frequencies in your
area.

High or Low Output Power - lets you switch between 25 Watts

and 5 Watts of output power.

RF GAIN Control - allows you to increase or reduce

the amount of gain for received
signals.

CW and SSB Modes - allow you to send Morse code

(CW) or communicate by voice on
the upper side band.

Note: You must have an FCC Radio Amateur Operator's License to

legally transmit using your transceiver. Transmitting without
a license carries heavy penalties.

Caution:

We do not warrant your transceiver to be waterproof. If you use your

transceiver around water, take care to prevent moisture from getting
inside it.

For your important records, we urge you to record the serial number of
your transceiver in the space provided below. You will find the
serial number on the back panel of the transceiver.

Serial Number:___________________________

INTRODUCTION TO AMATEUR RADIO

We designed your HTX-100 transceiver to be the perfect first radio for

anyone entering the exciting world of amateur radio. From your car, home,
or boat, you will find that your transceiver opens a door to the world -
literally! All you need is a source of electricity, a suitable antenna,
and, most important of all, an Amateur Radio Operator's License issued by
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

You might already have a license,.. In fact, you might have been a ham
operator for many years. But, if you do not have a license, you will
find that it is easy to get one, and that there is much help available.
Here are a few tips to help you get started.

First, go ahead and hook up your transceiver as described in "Installation,"

Faxback Doc. # 39455. Use the receiver to tune around on the band to see
what is going on. Do not even think of transmitting until you get your
license! That is very important. Transmitting without a license is a
violation of Federal law that can lead to severe penalties. Also, ham
operators take the FCC rules very seriously and want nothing to
do with bootleggers - their term for people who operate without a license.

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Second, find out if there is a ham radio club in your area. There are
thousands of clubs across the country, so there is probably at least one
in or near your own community. The people at the store where you bought
your equipment might be able to tell you. If not, and if you do not hear
anyone talking about a local club in your area as you tune around the band
with your receiver, write to the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) for
information on how to contact their local affiliate. Most clubs welcome
newcomers and are glad to help you get your license.

Next, start studying for your license. Do not let the word study scare
you, because most people can go from knowing absolutely nothing about
amateur radio to passing the basic (Novice) class license exam in fewer
than 40 hours of study spread out over a couple of weeks. The exam tests
your knowledge of basic radio regulations, elementary radio theory, and
slow speed Morse Code. Many clubs teach license classes (a fun and easy
way to learn about amateur ratio), and there are good books, cassette
tapes, computer programs, and many other study aids available. The ARRL
publishes a book, "Tune in the World with Ham Radio" which is usually
packaged with two tape cassettes and has all you need to know.
Radio Shack stores also sell FCC License Preparation packets for Novice,
Technician, and General Class licenses.

You are now ready to take your exam. You do not have to go to an imposing
Federal office building in a big city to take the test, because these days
the FCC has authorized ham volunteers to give all the exams. For a Novice
license, the examiners can be any two ham operators with General or higher
class licenses that are at least 18 years of age and are not related to
you. And the Novice exam is free!

The Novice Class license allows you to use your HTX-100 transceiver
between 28.1 MHz and 28.5 MHz. You can transmit CW (Morse Code) on any
frequency, but you can openly transmit voice on 10-meter band frequencies
from 28.3 MHz to 28.5 MHz. Your HTX-100 can tune up to 29.6999 MHz, but
these higher frequencies are reserved for higher-class licensees. Keep on
practicing and learning, and soon you will have legal access to all the
frequencies accessible with your transceiver. There is no rush, though,
Your Novice license is good for ten years, and even then you can renew it
indefinitely.

Eventually, you will want to get a higher class of amateur license, with
more privileges. Exams for Technician, General, Advanced, and Extra Class
licenses are given by three-member Volunteer Examiner Teams. Hundreds of
exam sessions are held across the country every month, most on weekends.
(You can take the Novice exam from a Volunteer Examiner Team, too, if it
is more convenient.) When you are ready, you can get a schedule of exam
opportunities in your area from the ARRL.

We have mentioned the ARRL several times. That is because the League is
the national organization that represents amateur radio in the
United States. The League has more than 150,000 members; most of them
ham operators, but many are ham operators-to-be. Here is the address of
ARRL Headquarters.

The American Radio Relay League

225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111

The ARRL staff helped us prepare this section of the owner's manual, and
they would be glad to hear from you if you need more information, or if
you would like to join!

Amateur radio is a great hobby that has enriched the lives of millions of
people the world over. Radio Shack takes pride in bringing to you the
HTX-100 transceiver to enrich your life.

ACCESSORIES PROVIDED

Microphone

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Microphone holder
Two washers (for holder)
Two screws
Power cord
Mounting bracket
Four lock washers
Four flat washers
Four screws (for bracket)

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HTX-100 Mobile Transceiver

(190-1101) Operation Faxback Doc. # 39456

GETTING STARTED

This section describes how to turn on and set the operating controls of
your transceiver the first time.

1. Set all the switches a shown.

2. Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to turn on your transceiver.

Set the volume at about the midpoint.

3. Adjust the SQUELCH control counterclockwise until you hear a hissing

sound. Then, slowly rotate the control clockwise until the hissing
stops.

Your transceiver is now ready to tune-in to the action.

TUNING YOUR TRANSCEIVER

Setting the Frequency Step

1. Turn on your transceiver and select the SSB or CW mode by pressing

MODE. SSB or CW appears on the display to indicate the mode.

2. Press [STEP]. The underline moves to the next digit. This underline
shows the digit that increments or decrements when you use the tuning
knob or the UP and DOWN buttons.

Press [STEP] a few more times. Each time you press [STEP] the
underline moves.

3. Tune to a frequency using the tuning knob

(see "Using the Tuning Control") or the UP and DOWN buttons
(see "Using the UP and DOWN Buttons").

Using the Tuning Control

1. Press [STEP] so that the underline is under the digit by which you
want to increment or decrement.

2. Turn the tuning control clockwise to increase the frequency.

3. Turn the tuning control counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.

Hint:

If you are moving to a distant frequency, start with a large step.

As you get closer reduce the stepping frequency. For a very large
jump, see "Using the 500K Button."

Note:

When you reach either end of the frequency range, the transceiver
"Wraps around" to the other end of the range. So, if the frequency
is 29.6999 and you increase the frequency by .001, the new frequency
is 28.0009.

Using the UP and DOWN Buttons

Your transceiver has two sets of UP and DOWN buttons. One set is on the
front of the transceiver and the other set is on your microphone. Each
set operates in the same manner, so follow these instructions to use
either.

1. Press [STEP] to set the stepping frequency.

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2. Press UP to go up one frequency step or DOWN to go down one frequency

step. If you hold down either button longer than 1/2 second, your
transceiver steps rapidly through the frequencies.

Scanning Hint:

If you are randomly scanning, trying to find someone that is

transmitting, press and hold either button while watching the
RF POWER/SIGNAL meter. When you pass the active frequency, the
indicators come on briefly. Stop scanning, and manually step to
the active frequency.

Fine-Tuning with RIT

RIT means Receiver Incremental Tuning. This is just a fancy way of saying
fine-tuning. The one difference in this control, is that this only
fine-tunes the receiver. When you transmit, your transceiver uses the
exact frequency displayed. Use this control if someone else's transmitter
is a little off-frequency. Tune up or down with this control until the
incoming signal sounds the best.

Using the 500K Button

The [500K] button is handy if you need to get rapidly to the other end of
the band from where you are currently tuned. Pressing [500K] causes the
frequency to increase by .5 MHz (500 kHz).

USING THE RF GAIN CONTROL

When you have established a conversation, or if you are monitoring

a conversation, you can increase or decrease the level of the signal
received by your transceiver. If you are monitoring a nearby high-power
unit, the signal strength could cause the signal to distort. Turn the
RF GAIN control counterclockwise to decrease the amount of RF gain and
make the signal more "readable." If you are monitoring a low-powered,
distant unit, turn the RF GAIN control clockwise to increase the amount of
RF gain and boost the incoming signal.

USING F.LOCK/OUT

When the F.LOCK/OUT switch is set to the F.LOCK position, you cannot
change the tuned frequency. Use this to prevent accidentally changing the
frequency when you have tuned to an interesting or important broadcast.
Set the F.LOCK/OUT switch to OUT to allow you to change frequencies.

USING THE NB/OUT SWITCH

The NB/OUT switch allows you to turn on and off the noise-blanker circuit.
The noise-blanker circuit greatly reduces or eliminates noise generated by
automotive ignition, electrical motors, or other devices that might
generate spurious RF noise. Normally, leave the NB/OUT switch set to NB.

USING THE RF POWER/SIGNAL LED INDICATORS

Five LEDs function as an RF Power meter to indicate the relative

transmission output power in the transmission mode, and as a signal
strength meter to indicate the relative strength of the received signal
in the reception mode.

TRANSMITTING

Remember, before you can transmit, you must have a FCC Amateur Radio
Operator's License. Also, be sure you know your transmit privileges.

Transmission Power

Your transceiver has two power output levels - 5 watts and 25 watts.
Regulations require that you use the minimum power necessary to maintain
reliable communications. As a rule, for local communications, pull out

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the RF GAIN control. This switches your transceiver to low power

(ham operators call this QRP - the Q-signal for reduced power). If the
other party has trouble receiving your signal, push in the RF GAIN control
to switch to 25W.

Transmitting CW (Morse Code)

1. Select a frequency.

2. Press [MODE] so that CW appears in the display.

3. Plug in the code key.

4. Start keying. Your transceiver automatically begins transmitting, and

generates a CW tone each time you operate the key. Your transceiver
switches to receive one second after your last key press.

Note:

See "Using TX/RX" for information on transmitting continuously.

Transmitting SSB (Voice)

1. Select a frequency higher than 28.3000 MHz.

2. Press [MODE] so that SSB appears in the display.

3. Press the push-to-talk button on the microphone to talk, and release

the button to listen.

Using the TX/RX Switch

In most situations, just leave the TX/RX switch set to RX. If, however,
you are sending a long CW message, it might be easier to send with the
transceiver constantly in the transmit mode. To do this, simply set the
TX/RX switch to TX. To listen for a reply, you must set the switch back
to RX.

MEMORY CHANNELS

Your transceiver has 10 memory channels you can use to store and recall
important frequencies.

Storing a Frequency in Memory

1. Press [MEMORY], then UP or DOWN until the desired memory number (0-9)
appears in the display.

2. Select a frequency to store using the tuning control.

3. Select a transmit mode (CW or SSB).

4. Press [STORE] to store the frequency and mode in the memory.

Recalling a Frequency from Memory

1. Press [MEMORY]. MEMO appears in the display.

2. Press UP or DOWN until the desired memory appears.

3. To return to normal tuning, press [MEMORY].

ADVANCED INFORMATION

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS

Several exciting operation modes are now available to the novice or

technician class amateur ratio operator. These are packet radio and
several forms of RTTY (radio tele-type). These modes let you send

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information from your computer to other computers using your ham radio.
For more in-depth information concerning interfacing your computer to the
ham world, we recommend you read Digital Communications with Amateur
Radio, available at your local Radio Shack store. The following
information is to help you use digital devices with your HTX-100.

Receive-to-Transmit Turnaround Time..................................40 ms

1 - Microphone Input

2 - Push-To-Talk*

3 - Channel Down*

4 - Channel Up*

5 - 8 Volts (Power Indicator)

6 - Audio Out

7 - Microphone Ground

8 - Ground

* Connect to Ground for function.

10-METER BAND PLAN

The following chart gives the latest information on the "gentlemen's

agreement" that ARRL members follow when using the 10-meter band.

Frequency Operating Mode Note

28.000 - 28.070 CW

28.070 - 28.150 RTTY

28.150 - 28.190 CW

28.100 - 28.200 CW New Beacon Band*

28.200 - 28.300 CW Old Beacon Band* Until 1990

28.300 - 29.300 Phone

29.300 - 29.510 Satellites

29.510 - 29.590 Repeater inputs

29.600 FM simplex calling frequency

29.610 - 29.700 Repeater inputs

*Beacon bands are reserved for special stations.

Do not transmit in these bands.

A WORD ABOUT NOISE

Your vehicle generates electrical noise that can cause interference on

your transceiver. Since the receiver section of your transceiver is very
sensitive, it picks up even the smallest noise signals and amplifies them.
Any noise that you hear from the transceiver is almost totally from
external sources. The receiver itself is exceptionally quiet. If the
noise is continuous and fairly loud, it cannot be totally eliminated by
the automatic noise limiter circuit or the noise blanking circuit.
You must solve the problem at its source. To find out if the noise is
from your ignition system, try this simple test. Turn off your ignition
switch, then set it to ACC (accessory). This turns off the ignition, but
supplies power to the transceiver. The noise probably disappears,

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suggesting that the source of the noise is your vehicle's ignition or

other electrical system.

You can identify ignition noise because it varies with the speed of the
engine. Ignition noise consists of a series of popping sounds. There are
many things that can be done to reduce this type of noise.

Use only the radio suppression-type high-voltage ignition wire

(spark-plug and coil cables). Most new cars come equipped with this
type of wire.

Inspect the ignition wire and all connections.

Old ignition wire can develop leaks, resulting in noise.

If the noise persists, replace the spark plugs with types that have
built-in suppressor resistors. Be sure to use the correct type of
spark plug for your vehicle.

Other sources of noise are:

Generator/alternator

Voltage regulator

Gauges

Static Discharge

You can efficiently reduce or eliminate most of these noises by installing

bypass capacitors at the devices various voltage points. Check your local
Radio Shack store for a selection of noise reduction accessories.

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HTX-100 Mobile Transceiver

(190-1101) Operation Faxback Doc. # 39456

GETTING STARTED

This section describes how to turn on and set the operating controls of
your transceiver the first time.

1. Set all the switches a shown.

2. Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to turn on your transceiver.

Set the volume at about the midpoint.

3. Adjust the SQUELCH control counterclockwise until you hear a hissing

sound. Then, slowly rotate the control clockwise until the hissing
stops.

Your transceiver is now ready to tune-in to the action.

TUNING YOUR TRANSCEIVER

Setting the Frequency Step

1. Turn on your transceiver and select the SSB or CW mode by pressing

MODE. SSB or CW appears on the display to indicate the mode.

2. Press [STEP]. The underline moves to the next digit. This underline
shows the digit that increments or decrements when you use the tuning
knob or the UP and DOWN buttons.

Press [STEP] a few more times. Each time you press [STEP] the
underline moves.

3. Tune to a frequency using the tuning knob

(see "Using the Tuning Control") or the UP and DOWN buttons
(see "Using the UP and DOWN Buttons").

Using the Tuning Control

1. Press [STEP] so that the underline is under the digit by which you
want to increment or decrement.

2. Turn the tuning control clockwise to increase the frequency.

3. Turn the tuning control counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.

Hint:

If you are moving to a distant frequency, start with a large step.

As you get closer reduce the stepping frequency. For a very large
jump, see "Using the 500K Button."

Note:

When you reach either end of the frequency range, the transceiver
"Wraps around" to the other end of the range. So, if the frequency
is 29.6999 and you increase the frequency by .001, the new frequency
is 28.0009.

Using the UP and DOWN Buttons

Your transceiver has two sets of UP and DOWN buttons. One set is on the
front of the transceiver and the other set is on your microphone. Each
set operates in the same manner, so follow these instructions to use
either.

1. Press [STEP] to set the stepping frequency.

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2. Press UP to go up one frequency step or DOWN to go down one frequency

step. If you hold down either button longer than 1/2 second, your
transceiver steps rapidly through the frequencies.

Scanning Hint:

If you are randomly scanning, trying to find someone that is

transmitting, press and hold either button while watching the
RF POWER/SIGNAL meter. When you pass the active frequency, the
indicators come on briefly. Stop scanning, and manually step to
the active frequency.

Fine-Tuning with RIT

RIT means Receiver Incremental Tuning. This is just a fancy way of saying
fine-tuning. The one difference in this control, is that this only
fine-tunes the receiver. When you transmit, your transceiver uses the
exact frequency displayed. Use this control if someone else's transmitter
is a little off-frequency. Tune up or down with this control until the
incoming signal sounds the best.

Using the 500K Button

The [500K] button is handy if you need to get rapidly to the other end of
the band from where you are currently tuned. Pressing [500K] causes the
frequency to increase by .5 MHz (500 kHz).

USING THE RF GAIN CONTROL

When you have established a conversation, or if you are monitoring

a conversation, you can increase or decrease the level of the signal
received by your transceiver. If you are monitoring a nearby high-power
unit, the signal strength could cause the signal to distort. Turn the
RF GAIN control counterclockwise to decrease the amount of RF gain and
make the signal more "readable." If you are monitoring a low-powered,
distant unit, turn the RF GAIN control clockwise to increase the amount of
RF gain and boost the incoming signal.

USING F.LOCK/OUT

When the F.LOCK/OUT switch is set to the F.LOCK position, you cannot
change the tuned frequency. Use this to prevent accidentally changing the
frequency when you have tuned to an interesting or important broadcast.
Set the F.LOCK/OUT switch to OUT to allow you to change frequencies.

USING THE NB/OUT SWITCH

The NB/OUT switch allows you to turn on and off the noise-blanker circuit.
The noise-blanker circuit greatly reduces or eliminates noise generated by
automotive ignition, electrical motors, or other devices that might
generate spurious RF noise. Normally, leave the NB/OUT switch set to NB.

USING THE RF POWER/SIGNAL LED INDICATORS

Five LEDs function as an RF Power meter to indicate the relative

transmission output power in the transmission mode, and as a signal
strength meter to indicate the relative strength of the received signal
in the reception mode.

TRANSMITTING

Remember, before you can transmit, you must have a FCC Amateur Radio
Operator's License. Also, be sure you know your transmit privileges.

Transmission Power

Your transceiver has two power output levels - 5 watts and 25 watts.
Regulations require that you use the minimum power necessary to maintain
reliable communications. As a rule, for local communications, pull out

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the RF GAIN control. This switches your transceiver to low power

(ham operators call this QRP - the Q-signal for reduced power). If the
other party has trouble receiving your signal, push in the RF GAIN control
to switch to 25W.

Transmitting CW (Morse Code)

1. Select a frequency.

2. Press [MODE] so that CW appears in the display.

3. Plug in the code key.

4. Start keying. Your transceiver automatically begins transmitting, and

generates a CW tone each time you operate the key. Your transceiver
switches to receive one second after your last key press.

Note:

See "Using TX/RX" for information on transmitting continuously.

Transmitting SSB (Voice)

1. Select a frequency higher than 28.3000 MHz.

2. Press [MODE] so that SSB appears in the display.

3. Press the push-to-talk button on the microphone to talk, and release

the button to listen.

Using the TX/RX Switch

In most situations, just leave the TX/RX switch set to RX. If, however,
you are sending a long CW message, it might be easier to send with the
transceiver constantly in the transmit mode. To do this, simply set the
TX/RX switch to TX. To listen for a reply, you must set the switch back
to RX.

MEMORY CHANNELS

Your transceiver has 10 memory channels you can use to store and recall
important frequencies.

Storing a Frequency in Memory

1. Press [MEMORY], then UP or DOWN until the desired memory number (0-9)
appears in the display.

2. Select a frequency to store using the tuning control.

3. Select a transmit mode (CW or SSB).

4. Press [STORE] to store the frequency and mode in the memory.

Recalling a Frequency from Memory

1. Press [MEMORY]. MEMO appears in the display.

2. Press UP or DOWN until the desired memory appears.

3. To return to normal tuning, press [MEMORY].

ADVANCED INFORMATION

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS

Several exciting operation modes are now available to the novice or

technician class amateur ratio operator. These are packet radio and
several forms of RTTY (radio tele-type). These modes let you send

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information from your computer to other computers using your ham radio.
For more in-depth information concerning interfacing your computer to the
ham world, we recommend you read Digital Communications with Amateur
Radio, available at your local Radio Shack store. The following
information is to help you use digital devices with your HTX-100.

Receive-to-Transmit Turnaround Time..................................40 ms

1 - Microphone Input

2 - Push-To-Talk*

3 - Channel Down*

4 - Channel Up*

5 - 8 Volts (Power Indicator)

6 - Audio Out

7 - Microphone Ground

8 - Ground

* Connect to Ground for function.

10-METER BAND PLAN

The following chart gives the latest information on the "gentlemen's

agreement" that ARRL members follow when using the 10-meter band.

Frequency Operating Mode Note

28.000 - 28.070 CW

28.070 - 28.150 RTTY

28.150 - 28.190 CW

28.100 - 28.200 CW New Beacon Band*

28.200 - 28.300 CW Old Beacon Band* Until 1990

28.300 - 29.300 Phone

29.300 - 29.510 Satellites

29.510 - 29.590 Repeater inputs

29.600 FM simplex calling frequency

29.610 - 29.700 Repeater inputs

*Beacon bands are reserved for special stations.

Do not transmit in these bands.

A WORD ABOUT NOISE

Your vehicle generates electrical noise that can cause interference on

your transceiver. Since the receiver section of your transceiver is very
sensitive, it picks up even the smallest noise signals and amplifies them.
Any noise that you hear from the transceiver is almost totally from
external sources. The receiver itself is exceptionally quiet. If the
noise is continuous and fairly loud, it cannot be totally eliminated by
the automatic noise limiter circuit or the noise blanking circuit.
You must solve the problem at its source. To find out if the noise is
from your ignition system, try this simple test. Turn off your ignition
switch, then set it to ACC (accessory). This turns off the ignition, but
supplies power to the transceiver. The noise probably disappears,

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suggesting that the source of the noise is your vehicle's ignition or

other electrical system.

You can identify ignition noise because it varies with the speed of the
engine. Ignition noise consists of a series of popping sounds. There are
many things that can be done to reduce this type of noise.

Use only the radio suppression-type high-voltage ignition wire

(spark-plug and coil cables). Most new cars come equipped with this
type of wire.

Inspect the ignition wire and all connections.

Old ignition wire can develop leaks, resulting in noise.

If the noise persists, replace the spark plugs with types that have
built-in suppressor resistors. Be sure to use the correct type of
spark plug for your vehicle.

Other sources of noise are:

Generator/alternator

Voltage regulator

Gauges

Static Discharge

You can efficiently reduce or eliminate most of these noises by installing

bypass capacitors at the devices various voltage points. Check your local
Radio Shack store for a selection of noise reduction accessories.

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HTX-100 Mobile Transceiver

(190-1101) Troubleshooting Faxback Doc. # 39458

IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS

We hope you do not have any problems with your transceiver, but if you do,
try these suggestions.

1. If you have problems receiving:

Be sure VOLUME is set to a high enough level.

Be sure SQUELCH is not set too high.

Confirm the antenna is the right type, and is properly connected.

Be sure the TX/RX switch is set to RX.

2. If you have problems transmitting:

Be sure the antenna cable is the right type, and is properly

connected.

Be sure you fully press the push-to-talk switch.

Be sure the microphone cable is securely pressed into the

MICROPHONE jack.

3. If the transceiver does not work at all:

Confirm the fuse is not blown. If it is, replace it with a 6-amp

slow-blow fuse.

Be sure the power cable is properly connected.

RESETTING YOUR TRANSCEIVER

If your transceiver is subjected to a transient static charge, the display

might lock up. If this occurs, follow this procedure to reset your
transceiver. This procedure clears any frequencies you have stored into
channels.

1. Turn off power and remove the power cord.

2. Remove the tuning control knob.

3. Use a small metal probe, such as a paper clip, to short the exposed
jumper wire to the transceiver's chassis.

4. Replace the tuning control knob and connect the power cord.

5. Turn on the transceiver and confirm the display works properly.

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190-1101 MOBIL TRANCEIVER HTX-100 Faxback Doc. # 21286

To order parts call 1-800-843-7422 or visit your local RadioShack store.

Reference # Cat.No. Description NP Part #

------------------------------------------------------------------------
11318540 1N4003A
11319241 1N5401
11319373 1N60P
11319639 DIODE 1SS119 FAST RECT SI 1SS119
Q401 Q403 Q404 USE 1TD0793 1TD0013
REPLACED BY 1TD0793 1TD0013
Q402 10511616 XSTR M6TB SI PNP LO-PW 1TD0104
10511616 1TD0104
10516458 1TD0793
11330503 REPLACED BY 2TR0195 2SB525
10532232 2SC1674
11331535 2SC1675
11331576 REPLACED BY 2TR0358 2SC1730
11331741 2SC1923
11331998 REPLACED BY 2TR0420 2SC2166
10519239 REPLACED BY 2TR0698 2SC945
Q034 XSTR 2SC2086D T092 2TR0415
2TR0415
Q024 Q027 11483682 XSTR 2SC3242AE T092 2TR0597
11483682 2TR0597
2TR0698
11390036 MODULATOR 7 PIN DIP AN612
L301 COIL,LE-246 D0.6 3 1/2T CA0428
PLL105MHZ VCO CA0428
L315 COIL,INDUCTOR MOLDED 10UH CA0433
L012 L013 L313 10558740 COIL,LB-689 CARRIER OSC CA0822
L003-005 COIL,LB-691 IF CA0823
L008 L026 10558757 COIL,LB-692 IF AMP TX MIX CA0824
L001 COIL,LB-693 NOISE BLANKER CA0825
L007 COIL,LB-694 IF AMPLIFIER CA0826
L002 COIL,LB-695 RF TRANS CA0827
L019 COIL,LD-221 RF CA0828
L024 10558765 COIL,LD-228 AT0502T-3012 CA0829
10558765 MATCHING TRANS CA0829
L020 COIL,LD-275 MATCHNG TRANS CA0830
L017 L018 10558773 COIL,LD-230 MATCHNG TRANS CA0831
L015 COIL,LE-092 6 1/2T LPF CA0832
L006 COIL,INDUCTR LZ-051 470UH CA0833
SP0305-471K MOLDED CA0833
L312 10558781 COIL,LB-682 PLL MIX CA0834
L303 L304 L311 COIL,LB-683 PLL MIX CA0835
L302 10558799 COIL,LB-684 105MHZ VCO CA0836
L321 10558807 COIL,LB-685 22MHZ VCXO CA0837
L317 COIL,LB-686 LOCAL OSC CA0838
L318 COIL,LB-687 LOCAL OSC BPF CA0839
L319 COIL,LB-688 LOCAL OSC BPF CA0840
L309 COIL,INDUCTOR LZ-051 CA0841
MOLDED CA0841
L314 COIL,INDUCTOR LZ-051 CA0842
MOLDED CA0842
L025 COIL,LE-201 D2.4 3 1/2TRF CA1547
L014 COIL,27MHZ LE-096 TX CA2030
8 1/2T LPF CA2030
L021-023 10567824 COIL,BEADS LD087 CA8742
10567824 LD087 BF04-3*5*1 CA8742
L009 L011 COIL,470UH RF INDUCTOR CA8752
MOLDED CA8752
L316 COIL,INDUCTOR LZ044 CA8968
262LY-682K CA8968
FT002 10569036 FILTER,FL-285 10.695MHZ CB0133
10569036 X'TAL FILTER CB0133
FT003 10569044 FILTER,FL-328 TX BPF CB0134

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FT001 FILTER,FL-329 RX BPF CB0137

L016 COIL, CHOKE 27MHZ LE-093 CB2612
7 1/2T LPF CB2612
C402 10577567 22000PF +-10 50V CER CDR223KJBC
10577567 CASE 1206 PKG OF 5 CDR223KJBC
C406 C419 .01UF +-20 16V CER CJ103MDCCC
10579746 PKG OF 10 CJ470JJBCC
Y401 10587970 RESONATOR,2PIN YY-548 CER CV0026
10587970 CSA2.000MK CV0026
X301 10589117 CRYSTAL,10.2417KHZ CX0080
X001 10595262 CRYSTAL,10.6975 QX-122 CX1014
X302 10595270 CRYSTAL,QX-287 22.0MHZ CX1015
11655909 DIODE SI LLL4148 DD00005
D033 10620953 DIODE VARISTOR KB-262 DV0005
10620953 MA29W-A(TA) DV0005
D036 D037 10620961 VARISTOR,NVS-03 DV0006
D306 10620979 DIODE KV1330A VARICAP DV0007
10620979 TRANSISTOR DV0007
D010 D011 10624294 DIODE MC301 DX0985
10624294 DX0985
D004 USE DX1970 DX1073
REPLACED BY DX1970 DX1073
D024 DIODE ZN HZ5C1 DX1097
DX1097
D401 D405 D406 D408 10626216 USE DD00005 DX1673
D409 10626216 DX1673
10627131 DIODE HZ-3B-2 HZ-3B-3 DX1970
D301-305 10629178 DIODE 1SV113 SI DX2562
10629178 DX2562
D407 10629343 DIODE ZN HZ-6A2 DX2619
10629343 DX2619
3 HOLDER,LED ABS BLACK HB0278
YW501-503 CLAMPER, WIRE HC3240
68 PLATE, SPRING KNOB HC3252
YI504-508 BUSHING, TRANSISTOR HC3416
AFTER DATE CODE 8A8 HC3416
16 SHIELD CASE,SECC 0.8T HC5271
21 SHIELD PLATE,SPTE 0.3T HC5273
NON OIL HC5273
32 10683811 INSULATION PLATE,PVC .35T HC5274
33 10683829 INSULATION PLATE,0.35T HC5275
10683829 PVC HC5275
57 10694537 SCREW 3.5X8 TAPPING HD3043
10694537 FOR MIC. CLIP HD3043
67 10694552 SCREW,3X8 P TIGHT BIND NI HD3109
51 10694594 SCREW 3X5 FLAT,BELT CLIP HD4018
31 WASHER,INSULATION 0.5T HD8183
PVC 0.5T BLACK HD8183
F501 10698322 FUSE 6.00A 250V FAST BLOW HF1116
10698322 PKG OF 5 HF1116
10714780 SCREW TT BH M3X6 BNI (8) HW1901101
J502 10720654 JACK,MIC MALE 8P JK-467 J0165
J501 10726040 CONNECTOR M-TYPE J0843
10726040 JK-426 J0843
J504 10727089 JACK,2P PHONE 3.5MM J0960
10727089 JK-010 W/O WASHER J0960
J003 J004 10730711 JACK,EARPHONE 3.5MM J1545
10730711 3 PIN J1545
J503 10732204 JACK, DC POWER CONNECTOR J5272
J301 CONNECTOR,2 PIN METAL JE0018
(LOCAL OUT) JE0018
J302 10740421 CONNECTOR,5267-08A 8 PIN JE0102
10740421 PLL MICOM CONN JE0102
J303 10740785 CONNECTOR,JACK 5267-03A JE0382
NOT STOCKED K0000X
6 10759926 KNOB,CHANNEL ABS DK GRAY K1881
10759926 ASSEMBLY K1881
7 10759934 KNOB,PUSH ABS DK GRAY K1882
8 10759942 BUTTON,CHANNEL ABS DK GRY K1883

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9 10759959 KNOB,ABS DARK GRAY K1884

10759959 ASSEMBLY K1884
PL501 10790624 LAMP,PILOT 8V 150MA L0108
10790624 W/COVER RUBBER (GREEN) L0108
D601-603 D605 D606 10796910 LED,DIODE LA0078
10796910 LA0078
LC401 10800035 LCD,DL-032 21 PIN LB0038
11391604 9 PIN SIP LB1423N
IC301 IC501 11468972 IC LM340T8 TO220 T REG 8V LM340T8
11468972 LM340T8
REPLACED BY MC0001 M3156
MC501 10804706 MICROPHONE,COMPLETE MK389 MA0020
10804706 600 OHM,DYNAMIC MA0020
10808384 BRACKET,MICROPHONE MC0001
10808483 TYPE MTG SCREWS MC0014
11379633 SILICON NPN MFR477
10822641 MANUAL,SERVICE 19-1101 MS1901101
10844462 XEROX COPY MU1901101
IC302 10874162 IC,SM5152A1 PLL 9 PIN SIP MX0884
10874162 MX0884
10877231 USE LM340T8 MX1449
IC305 10877249 IC,PLL0305A 18 PIN DIP MX1450
10877249 MX1450
IC303 IC,M54460L PRESCALER 8PS MX1451
MX1451
IC405 10877256 IC,L78M05CV REGULATOR MX1452
10877256 MX1452
IC404 10877264 IC,M51953BL RESET 5P SIP MX1453
10877264 MX1453
IC402 10877272 IC,UC1208 UP 64P FLAT PAK MX1454
10877272 MX1454
IC401 10877280 IC,LH5008TP LCD DRIVER MX1455
10877280 FLAT PACK MX1455
10883239 IC,M5223L OP AMPS DUAL 8P MX2265
IC304 IC306 10894129 S042P MIXER MX3919
10894129 14 PIN DIP MX3919
IC403 10894293 HD14093BP NAND TRGR MX3960
10894293 14 PIN DIP MX3960
IC001 USE MX2265 MXP0040
REPLACED BY MX2265 MXP0040
PKG OF 10 N0092ECCC
R416 R426 R427 USE NDR0196EBC ND0196EBC
REPLACED BY NDR0196EBC ND0196EBC
REPLACED BY NDR0196EBC ND0196EBCB
R406 USE NDR0216EBC ND0216EBC
REPLACED BY NDR0216EBC ND0216EBC
R406 USE NDR0216EBC ND0216EBCB
REPLACED BY NDR0216EBC ND0216EBCB
R411 R429 USE NDR0257EBC ND0257EBC
REPLACED BY NDR0257EBC ND0257EBC
R411 R429 USE NDR0257EBC ND0257EBCB
REPLACED BY NDR0257EBC ND0257EBCB
R401-403 R405 USE NDR0281EBC ND0281EBC
R417-419 R REPLACED BY NDR0281EBC ND0281EBC
R422 R424 R425 R428 ND0281EBC
REPLACED BY NDR0281EBC ND0281EBCC
R412 R413 R415 R421 USE NDR0371EBC ND0371EBC
REPLACED BY NDR0371EBC ND0371EBC
REPLACED BY NDR0371EBC ND0371EBCB
R414 USE NDR0445EBC ND0445EBC
REPLACED BY NDR0445EBC ND0445EBC
R416 R426 R427 10950194 RES CBF 1/8W 1K 5% NDR0196EBC
10950194 CASE 1206 PKG OF 5 NDR0196EBC
R406 10950285 2.2K 5% 1/8W CBF RES NDR0216EBC
10950285 CASE 1206 PKG OF 5 NDR0216EBC
R411 R429 10950418 5.6K 5% 1/8W CBF RES NDR0257EBC
10950418 CASE 1206 PKG OF 5 NDR0257EBC
R411 R429 5.6K 5% 1/8W MLG RES NDR0257EBG
CASE 1206 PKG OF 5 NDR0257EBG

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R401-403 R405 10950491 RES CBF 1/8W 10K 5% NDR0281EBC

R417-419 R 10950491 CASE 1206 PKG OF 5 NDR0281EBC
R422 R424 R425 R428 10950491 NDR0281EBC
R412 R413 R415 R421 10950848 RES CBF 1/8W 100K 5% NDR0371EBC
10950848 CASE 1206 PKG OF 5 NDR0371EBC
R414 10951085 1M 5% 1/8W CBF RES NDR0445EBC
10951085 CASE 1206 PKG OF 5 NDR0445EBC
RR405 RESISTOR ARRAY,HA-099 8PS NY0115
4R1M 47K NY0115
RR403 RR404 RR406 RESISTOR ARRAY,HA-100 NY0116
6R1M 47K NY0116
RR401 RESISTOR ARRAY,HA-117 NY0117
4 47K AXIAL LEAD NY0117
RR402 RESISTOR ARRAY,HA-121 NY0118
8 47K AXIAL LEAD NY0118
VR011 VR301 VR302 POT,SEMI-FIXED 100 OHM P6004
VR304 10973733 POT 5KB SEMI-FIXED P6557
10973733 RT-182 TT24R HORIZONTAL P6557
VR006 10973741 POT 3KB SEMI-FIXED P6558
VR012 10973758 POT 1KB SEMI-FIXED RT-182 P6559
VR013 10973790 POT 20KB SEMI-FIXED P6642
VR002 10973832 POT SEMI-FIXED 100KB P6685
VR001 VR004 VR005 POT,10KB SEMI-FIX RT-182 P6820
VR303 P6820
VR009 10973972 POT, SEMI-FIXED 200KB P6825
VR503 10978047 POT,RES RV-650 PA0127
10978047 SQUELCH VB12L PVB20F B50K PA0127
VR504 10978054 POT,VAR RES RV-686 50KA PA0128
10978054 VOL/ON/OFF SWITCH PA0128
VR502 10978062 POT,VAR RES RV-692 10KB PA0129
10978062 RIT CONTROL PA0129
VR501 10978070 POT,VAR RES RV-693 1KB PA0130
10978070 RF GAIN W/PULL SWITCH PA0130
S613 11054756 SWITCH,ROTARY SR-409 S0136
11054756 TUNING SWITCH S0136
S601-603 11067402 SWITCH,SLIDE SA0104
11067402 SSFYP22-14.58 PCB MOUNT SA0104
S605-608 S610 11073384 SWITCH,PUSH 6 PIN SD0073
11073384 SD0073
S611 S612 11077427 SWITCH,TACT SW-560 SMALL SF0042
11077427 SKHJAB SF0042
SP501 11081510 SPEAKER,8OHM 5W MIDRANGE SP0020
11081510 4500HZ 3 1/2" 77MM DIA SP0020
STOCKED CAT# 22-120 TA0000X
10892511 MIXER TA7320P
T001 11100666 TRANSFORMER,CHOKE TF-380 TB0241
11393402 AF PWR AMP 16 PIN DIP TDA1905
FOR THIS UNIT W0000X
WA511 11114493 CORD, DC POWER W/PLUG W3150
11114493 21-550 W3150
WA501 11117033 CABLE,COAXIAL WZ-229 WA0062
WA511 USE W3150 WA0100
REPLACED BY W3150 WA0100
WA506 11117363 WIRE ASSY,W-71389 WA0101
FC501 11127040 CABLE,FLAT WF-064 3-70-3 WF0118
FC502 11127057 CABLE,FLAT WF-059 3-90-3 WF0119
PCB ASSY,MAIN XB2414
11140571 PCB ASSY,FRONT XB2415
PCB ASSY,PLL XB2416
PCB ASSY,MICON XB2417
11187143 W/PLATE DISPLAY PC SILK Z2748
12 11187150 CASE,BOTTOM SB-K08 1.0T Z2749
11187150 VINYLTOP BLACK METAL Z2749
13 11187168 CASE,TOP SB-K08 1.0T Z2750
11187168 VINYLTOP BLACK METAL Z2750
11232931 PLATE LCD YUPO PAPER .15T ZC0035
NON OIL ZC0036

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