FT-203R INSTRUCTION MANUAL "YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. P.O, BOX 1500 ‘TOKYO, JAPAN emnoimncacoe) Downloaded by RadioAmateur.£UPower source options inchide the FNBS 10.8V 425 mAh. NiCd battery sack or the FASS battery cae for six AA-S2e dy cel. Chargers salable inelide the NOSB/C [hour wall changer, NCIS [shou quick or tree charger andthe PA} CDC mobile adapter Preise read this menus! carefully 30 as to become acqualated with the convenient feature of the FT-2038. SPECIFICATIONS: ee an = fio i RAMS SGN ce opr. 450g PNB RECEIVER (@ 108) * Dal coneron anette MODEL CHART Pog ae 4 4 “sate “ ao sein Sy mm Vio 0dBS UR -6a, t2hve/60.gn——eaoneaitenn ane © sesnconouctors tes “TRANSISTORS: Lacs 1 asatne2GRis) 7 Tass 1 2SB793R 2 Mc33s7P 1 sc20ss 1 TesosiaP, = 1_asczi96 1 Tes0saP 1 3sc2620R108) 10 Tesos2PL 1 2SC2T12GR(LG)I2 resi 1 2sesr204HB) 2 A8D1366(A8) 1 Fer: 2SK2080U0) 1 LEDs BRYN) 1 ENaC END ‘SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Pru. TOV, 425 mAKNSCA pack Tsoi Toor tur Use Tile Rubber Antena Downloaded by RadioAmateur.EU options. Faas proves. S 1S1S35 1 Issiaacae Iss205 14 Schottky Tssi0s 2 Varsctor sve 4 m2 3 resis 1 Zener HZEAIL 1 Hz9B2L 1 Neste sotitase Sythe stirophone F187 (orMoal aly) opens Tone Sule sot Neon Compact Charger 117 VAC nce Gunga Care 220 VAC ‘Quik Compe Asa for PAS onyare et AT CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS @ Antenna Jack This BNC-type jack accepts the YHA-14A rubber flex antenna, or another antenna or feedline with an impedance of 50 ohms at the operating fre- quency. Do not transmit without having an antenna connected here. @ SQL/TONE This squelch control sets the receiving threshold level, below which noise and (weak) signals will be silenced. Turn this control clockwise to raise the threshold and decrease sensitivity. When the optional FTS-7 subaudible tone squelch encoder/decoder is installed in the transceiver*, setting the SQL control fully counterclockwise into the TONE click-stop will activate the FTS-7, thus silencing the receiver to all signals that do not carry the programmed subaudible tone. * not available for (European) versions having Tone Burst. @ VoL/oFF When this control is set into the click-stop, the transceiver is switched OFF. During operation, this control sets the volume of the receiver in the internal or external speaker or earphone. ® +5 kHz Speaker Press this button to add five kilohertz to the operating frequency (both transmit and receive), for operation on channels that are odd multiples of Microphone 5 kHz. ©) EAR and MIC jacks These two jacks are both used by the optional YH-2 Headset or MH-12a28 Handy Speaker/Microphone. Except when using the YH-2, an optional earphone may be connected to the EAR jack, either directly or through the MH-12428 plug. The corresponding microphone and speaker within the transceiver are disabled when connections are made to the respective MIC and EAR jacks.@© Tumbhee swicces ‘These tee rotary switches select the receiving equency to the nearest 10 ie (5 kis may be aed ssing the bolton with that rams). The lf most thumbwheel switch, lbeled MHz, selects the megahertz dit, while (anlabelle)switeh inthe center selects te L0Dsaertz ist. The switch labelled 10 KHz atthe right slecs che TO-ilobertz dit. Tae wansmit frequency isthe same ab the cute Frequency unless the RPT switch on the rear panel 1st for & rpeator spit. ‘The tens snd hundreds of MBE ofthe frequency are not indicated. a oll / | a oe a atte D Meter The meter indices relative sigua! strength during seception, ad relate power output doting trinsmision. The markings on the mater sale ate for 7 @ © nsivator LEDs The green LED indivats thatthe receiver austen open ether by noise Gif the squelch threshold st very Sow), or hy a roeived signal. ln noma operation, this LED is used st a "busy channel” indieator To provide Visa! indication of wn oscupied etzanel, This faetion i important whan Inonitorig in noisy environment oF with the volume reduced, bat ‘Specily when the optional PTS Tone Squeih option i installed. This LED does not function when trasmitting Ths red LED Indiats that the ranscene i inte teansnt mode, and that AF energy is being tensntted. The rccver is dsabled wile the red LED isi Ie treater is ootivted and tis LED fal 10 ight, o lights only Gimfy Gn somparkon with the prs LED during reception), then 2 weak battery indicted. Switch Co low power and replace (or recharge) the beter a oon as posable The best viewing arse forthe LEDs Isstright down fom above, ® Low rower Boro») Wie this bution is depresed, the RF outpet power during Wansmision is usta few hondred mulbwarts, and power dain From the bateies i micaly providing maxim battery (charge) ie. When in the ure Eeprened pouton, RE ouput power during eansmisson is several wats, ‘eth power cen from the haters comspondinaly flgher. to some cases, this (high) power selstion wil prove the extia pusch necessary t0 munications Howevst, the wie operator develops a abit of twaya keeping this switeh in the LOW (depresed) potion, except when porting the trntciver rom a external pawer supply, or when abeoluts- (GD PTT Botton (Lett Side: and BURST on some models) Pres the PIT (Pash tocTalk) button to tenses. The BURST bation is ted to tint am audle bust tne fo sees repeater at require is, ten ving a tunscower so equlpped (Wot general regu use of Europe)() ~ UNLOCK (Left Side) To remove the battery pack, slide this spring-loaded latch upward while moving the battery pack toward this side of the transceiver. (2 LAMP Button (Right Side) Press this button to illuminate the meter, when required. (3) VOX Slide Switch (Rear Panel) When the optional YH-2 Headset is used with the transceiver, this switch selects VOX (voice-actuated transmit/receive) switching. The HI position is for quiet environments, providing maximum sensitivity of the VOX circuit to sound at the boom microphone on the YH-2. The LOW position de- sensitizes the VOX circuit to minimize triggering by extraneous sounds when operating in a noisy environment. The VOX switch is disabled when the YH-2 is not used. RPT Slide Switch This switch selects either simplex (SIMP) operation, or plus or minus standard transmitter frequency offsets for repeater operation. ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS While the supplied rubber flex antenna provides maximum convenience for short-range portable operation, the standard BNC-type antenna connector on the transceiver allows for the use of higher gain antennas for extended range and base station operation. However, any antenna connected to the transceiver must have an impedance close to 50 ohms in the operating frequency band. Also, if the antenna is to be connected with a feedline to the transceiver, high quality $0-ohm coaxial cable should be used.BATTERY INFORMATION The FNB-3 isa 10.8V,425 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack usually supplied with this transceiver. Available as an optional accessory is the FBA-5 battery case for six AA-size dry cells (non-rechargeable, not supplied) The FNB-3 is rechargeable, using one of the battery chargers described on pages 12 and 13. The battery pack may be charged when it is attached to the transceiver, or separately. However, we do not recommend the use of other chargers, and the warranty policy does not cover damage that may be caused by use of non-approved chargers. RF power output from the transmitter will differ according to which type of battery is used. When fully charged, the FNB-3 will provide about 2.5 watts when transceiver is set for high power, while the FBA-5 with six fresh AA-cells will provide about 2 watts RF. FBA-S (option) Battery Replacement lL n Remove the Soft Cover from the transceiver, and make sure that the VOL control is set into the click-stop (OFF). Grasp the upper portion of the transceiver with your left hand, so that your palm covers the speaker and your left thumb is on the — UN- LOCK button. Now move the ~ UNLOCK button in the direction indicated by the small arrowhead, while using your right hand to slide the battery case toward the side with the « UNLOCK button. The battery case should slide out of its track. If using the FBA-5 battery case and dry cells, they can be removed from the case by placing both of your thumbs on the mounting tracks on top of the pack and gently prying the tracks apart. Although both sides must be opened to change the cells, only one side must be opened at a time, to avoid damage to the hinges. First install or replace the three cells in one side, and then close that side, open the other side, and install or replace the other thre cells, Always replace all six cells at once. To replace the battery case (or Ni-Cd pack), repeat steps 2 and 3 above, simply sliding the battery case in the other direction after aligning the shorter side of the battery case with the track below the UNLOCK button.BATTERY CHARGER INFORMATION @ NC-9B/C The NC-9B and NC-9C are compact wall chargers for recharging the FNB-3 Ni-Cd battery pack from the AC line. The NC-9B is designed for 117 VAC, while the NC-9C is designed for 220 to 234 VAC. A completely discharged battery pack requires approximately 15 hours to recharge with the NC9BJC. ¢ It is not necessary to remove the battery pack from the transceiver when charging, but the transceiver can not be operated while the NC-9B/C is connected, Therefore it is advisable to have an extra battery pack on hand so that the transceiver can be operated while the spare pack is charging, Do not attempt to recharge the dry batteries used in the FBA-5, NC-9C (for 220—234V AC) ~ is, L Se ° € _ [SX 4 ie ow EXTERNAL DC POWER PLUG NC-9B/C CHARGE PLUG CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS (Use with the FNB-3) —{2— NC-15 The NC-15 is a battery charger/DC adapter with two different charging modes: QUICK and TRICKLE. Either of these modes may be selected according to your battery condition. The QUICK mode charges the battery in approximately 1 hour, and the TRICKLE mode may be used to protect the battery from self-discharge when the battery is completely charged. The DC adapter function of the NC-15 can be used to operate your trans- ceiver, while preserving battery charge. During operation with the DC adapter, the charger function can also be activated. PA-3 The PA-3 is a DC-DC adapter for use when operating your transceiver from a car. The PA-3 allows you to operate while preserving battery charge, and the trickle charger function also protects the battery pack from self- discharge (FNB-3 only). (Use only with 12-volt negative ground cars.) FT-203R/NC-15 PA-3 —13—YH-2 HEADSET and MH-12428 SPEAKER/MIC Either of these two optional accessories can be used to increase operating convenience and extend operating range and signal strength. Each is equipped with a dual plug connector which mates with the EAR and MIC jacks on the top panel of the transceiver, disabling the internal speaker and microphone. The connect'ng cable then allows the transceiver to be left clipped to the belt during operation, or to be held above any obstructions for improved performance, if necessary. For mobile operation with the MMB-21 Mobile Hanger, the transceiver can be left in the Hanger during operation. The MH-12a2B Speaker/Microphone can be held close to your ear during reception; or if preferred, an external earpiece can be connected to the transceiver via thé speaker/mic plug, thereby attenuating the audio from the speaker in the MH-12.28. To transmit, just hold the speaker/mic close to your mouth and close the PTT switch on the microphone. The YH-2 Headset includes both a lightweight earphone and miniature boom microphone with a single headband, permitting totally hands-free operation of the transceiver when the VOX (voice-actuated transmit/receive switching) system in the transceiver is activated. When in a normal, quiet environment, set the VOX switch on the rear panel of the transceiver to the center (HI) position, for maximum sensitivity of the VOX circuit. If in a noisy environment where extraneous sounds might trigger the VOX inadvertently, set the VOX switch to the LOW position. To transmit when using the YH-2, it is only necessary to speak. The boom microphone will pick up your voice, which will automatically activate the transmitter and be sent out over the air (watch what you say). To retum to receive, just stop talking. YH-2 FT-203R/MH-12a28 /MMB-21 MMB-21 mic. SHIELD =O mic [590 ear Mic PTT SHIELO Mic [EO car Cha MH-12A2B CIRCUIT DIAGRAMOPERATION @ Before operating the tensceiver, make sure that the NEC battery pack ie Fully charged GF just received from the dele, the Bsttery pack should be charged before beginlng operation, sing the FBAS battery case and ‘AAsSize haters, ital the batteries a8 descebed on page 1 Connect the rubber flex antenna to the antenna jack aa the top of the leanseiver. Never operat the rascuiver without ah aitenna connected (On the top ofthe transceiver, set the thumbwheel switches to the deed rwoeivingfrequeney, and prs the ¥5 kip button sf xacesry (Tor change ‘equencies hat ure an odd multiple of 5 WH). Press the LOW Putt, (On the rear ofthe transenive, set the RFT site to the oF #600 postion IE you ate soing to operate thous repeater, Otherwise, st this site to te canter (SIMP) postion. Also, set the VOX sviteh tothe OFF position VOX operation using the YH2 Headset deseibed on page HM. For n0¥, do not connect the YH2 or the MH-I2a3e_ Speuker Mi With the VOL conte set into the dekstop (OFF), st the SQL conteal fully counterclockwise but aot into the wickstop. Now rotale the VOL couttal out of the elickstop and su for a comfortable volume the noe of sipal. IPs sgn present, rotate one of the thumbwhee suites toa channel where only noise ete Rotate the SQL control clockwise just 10 the point where the noine i silenced. Ifthe SOL contol I 2st furtier clockwise, sersitvty to meak signals wil be reduced. Hit was necessary to change channels co nd a cau frequency, you can nove return tthe oigialfequeacy. Whenever a sera reaches the eecelver that is sting enough to open the satel, the green LED wil it andicated a bay channel ‘To make ell when the channel is clea (green LED off), simply squeeze the PIT awit on the side of the anseier, and speak into the mio phone (MIC on the front pane) . © During tanamission, the 2d LED wil ht. it does nt, or becomes dn after several hours of operation, the battery pus shouldbe reine, ot batteries epics: (FBA-S), If you are cling Hhnovah a repeater that requires = burst tone (and sing a trnsciver so equipped) pres the BURST button slong withthe PIT ste to sand ts tone Reese the FIT switch to resi. If mare power is requte, pres the LOW button sain 0 that it setuens Co the endepresed poston, However, whence communication fs pow wih [ow power, hs button shouldbe depresed to conserve bute life and 10° minnie possible interference 10 other In certain locations, when recelve signals or repeater acces is weak or snsable the simi may be improved by moving the transceiver around in gencrl, the higher the beter. Erhse the YU Headset or Mie2a3e Spwakas) Microphone allow the transsier to be helé high overhead uring operation, These soessres ae Gaeibed on pag 14 Whee operating in dark environment, the LAMP button etn be pressed to 1 the FTS-7 Tone Sautch Uniti istaled (model A onl), rotate the SQL control into the TONE postion to actate tome sguech operation. See pages 4-26 for farther deals of his option.e @iRcuit DESCRIPTION The following information is intended to provide an understanding of the circuit design and function of the transceiver, along with the block diagram. ' | Zu Please refer to the schematic diagram for specific component details. i So = “ye 8 Receiver ay a The VHF signal from the antenna is passed through a lowpass filter and amplified by Qyoor (28C3120) before bandpass filtering. To protect the receiver from unwanted signals that might cause cross- or intermodulation, a three-section varactor-tuned bandpass filter is used, the center frequency of which automatically tracks the receiving frequency by means of the VCV (varactor contro] voltage) from the PLL. PLL Wirt F2575102 ({2SC2620B), which is also fed the first local signal. This local signal is derived from the 64 to 69 MHz Ist LO signal delivered from the PLL Unit, after doubling at Qioos (28C2620B), buffering by Q:oos (28C2620B), and | yaractor-tuned bandpass filtering in a similar manner to that employed for | the received signal | | | i The 10.695 MHz product of the first mixer is then passed through dual monolythic crystal filter pair XF,oo. (10L15B) before application to the Fh second mixer section of Qioos (MC3357P). Qioos also includes limiter amplifier, discriminator, noise amplifier and squelch switching sections. t ! | | | 1 1 | { | | | | | | | | | From the bandpass filter, the received signal is applied to first mixer Quoo2 | | | | | | | | I | | | | | | | i | | : The 2nd LO signal from the PLL local oscillator on the PLL Unit is also + | delivered to the second mixer section of Qioos, and the 455 kHz product I | from this section is passed from Qyoos through 455 kHz ceramic filter Ls CFj90: (LE-B15) to second IF amplifier Qio95 (28C2712GR). Main Gur F2sTet0t A portion of the 455 kHz second IF output from Qyoos is further amplified by Qsoor (28C2712GR) and applied to S-meter detector D,oo7 (188106) for delivery to the S-meter. The rest of the amplified second IF signal from Qioos is applied to the limiter amplifier section of Qyoos, which removes any amplitude variations that may be present on the signal, before applica- tion to the discriminator section. The discriminator produces audio Downloaded by uv —19—frequency output which corresponds to the frequency modulation on the input when a carrier is present, or if no carrier is present, the discriminator produces noise. Discriminator output from Quoos is applied to audio amp IC Quovs (LA4145), which delivers the receiver audio to the speaker when a carrier is present in the receiver passband. When no carrier is received, the noise at the discriminator output is highpass filtered and amplified by the noise amplifier section of Qioos. The noise signal is then rectified by Dyoos (181555) and the resulting DC activates the squelch switch section of Quoos. This switching signal then activates squelch/mute switch Qioi. (2SC- 2712GR), which disables audio amplifier Qjoos by biasing off regulators Qioos (2SB793R) and Qioio (2SC2712GR). Thus the receiver remains silent until a carrier is received, In model A transceivers, when the FTS-7 Tone Squelch Unit is installed and activated, a sample of the discriminator output is delivered to the FTS-7. If this sample includes a subaudible tone of the same frequency as that for which the FTS-7 is programmed, audio amplifier Quoos is biased on. Otherwise, the receiver remains silent. Transmitter Audio from the microphone is amplified by Qo; (2SC2712GR) on the PLL Unit, and fed to quad op amp Qo1. (LA6324M). The first three quarters of Qro.2 serve as an IDC (instantaneous deviation control) lowpass filter, which ensures that the speech signal applied to the modulator will produce the right amount of FM deviation. The fourth quarter of Qoo12 serves as the VOX amplifier, which activates the transmitter automatically via VOX switch Qro13 (25A1162GR) when this switch is enabled by Qooia (28C2712GR). This occurs when the optional YH-2 Headset is connected to the transceiver and the operator speaks into the boom microphone while the VOX slide switch is set to the LOW or HI position. Otherwise, the operator must close the PTT switch manually to remove modulation- —20— inhibiting bias from VCO Qioo, (2SK210Y). This bias is derived from RX5V by Qzox7 (2SC2712GR) during reception. The filtered speech signal from Qyo1. is applied to varactor diode Dyoo: (FC53M-3) in the VCO circuit of the PLL, which oscillates at a pro- grammed frequency between 70 and 75 MHz. The audio thus frequency modulates the VCO, and the resulting signal is delivered to doubler Qyoo3 on the Main Unit. When the PTT line is closed, the output of Qyoos, which is now at the transmitting frequency, is buffered by Qiois (28C2620B) and filtered by another varactor-tuned bandpass filter to ensure clean transmit- ter output. The filtered transmit signal is buffered by Qiois (2SC2620B) and then amplified by Qiois (28C3120), Qiors (2SC2053) and finally Quoi (2SC2196) up to the final output power. A sample of the output of Qioz is rectified by Dzo14 (188106) to provide power output indicating voltage for the meter. The transmitter output signal is then passed through T/R switching diode Dyo12 (18S205), which is biased on by TXSV, and through a final lowpass filter to the antenna. Closing the PTT line to transmit, either manually or via the VOX system, also causes the RF input to the receiver to be switched off through D213 (188205), and receiver audio amplifier Qiocg to be disabled via squelch/ mute switch Qioi2 and regulators Qiooo and Qio1o as described previously, by applying TXS5V to Qyoi2- When the FTS-7 Tone Squelch Unit is installed and activated (model A), or when the Tone Burst Unit is activated by the BURST button (models D and E), the respective tone is applied to modulator varactor Doo: in the VCO directly. Tale FTE-2 Tone Burst Unit1m addition to the VEO alesdy mentioned, the PLL cist inclades# PLL local ossltor, mixer, IP amplifier, programmeéle divider, rfersnoe ‘oxcilator and phase comparator. porton ef the VCO signa! bullzod by Quay and Ores (Doth 28C2620B) before bein fs to PLL miner Qu (25C26208). The eeilating frequency ofthis VCO sina determines the ‘operating frequency of the tuntcelver and alo vais for ransmison and tecention (even for simplex eperition), Refer tthe bck diagram fo the fHequency ranges ofeach version. Te PLL miner ao rectves signal rom PLL crystal loca ocilator Qh (25C26200), which ovilstes 59.855 Miz dunn reception; and 65.0025 MHz, or ths frequency plus or minus 300 Bz during vansmisin (simples, pet 600 He or minus 600 He shit, cespctvely). The zsuting mixer Prove between 5 and 10 Nt is ampiies by Qrns (28C2620B) anc ppled to programmable vider Qu (TC9122P}, waich is programmed ty te thummbwhee! switches to divide the PLL IF signals tat the output of Oper 5 Kt ‘The output from the programmable divider is then applied to phase comparator Qh (TCSOSHAP), whic aso revives 3 $ KHL signal [rom reference ossilatonsivier Quang (TCSOB2PL). The remit i that Quen procuces the VCV (varactorcoatel voltage), which is a DC voltage with Tost comesponding to any phase diferone batwoen the diviced reference sional and the signal derived from the VCO sume. This VCV i delivered ‘ack to the atator in the VCO, thus locking it tothe ference Irequery, swe a portion of the VCV sas deiered (9 the vimctontuned banepase Fikers in the toosmittsr and receiver RP sections, centering cach ter passband on the caret frequency for opention If the signals applied to the phase comparator ate not locked together, Qin. activates PLL unlock svitet Qa» (2SATI62GR), whic in tuen sete off unlosk swsten Qeae 2SA11G2GR) to eile the ULTXSV line. This removes bias from the lst three ssget of the transmitter and disables the red "on at” LED via dever Ques (29C27I2GR}, which other ‘wise rossnes epulted DC fom Qs: (2SATT62OR} 2 PIT Switching and Voltage Regulators Maruol PT? switching is comtollsd by decreasing the impedance seross the ticrophone aco line, whish astivates Quy QSALI62GR), This signal {hen controls Quis (28C2712GR), which con alsa Se switched by VOX switch Quo (2SAILG2GR) during VOX operstion, or dsbled by Qhee Q2SCYTIZGR) when the transuiner is tuned out Of the amateur Band Switch Quy conto PLL imlock switch Quer and alo TXSV switch Qian: (28AT162GR). Aside (rom the receiver audio amplifier an the final wansmitter sass, he i this wenscoives segues regulated § VDC. Thi derived fom the battery voltage bys fourtransstor rgulater composé of Qsnie (2887938), Qs.) (28K2080) and Qs e (both 2SC2712GR).A portion (of the rlting answitched 5V s used fo maintain osltor operation en the VOX syste, and to serve a5 eferanos forth “on ait” LED regulator, Guay. The remining loud s switched by TXSY switch Quy, and RXSY switch Qn QSANOIGR) for she transmitter and receiver cic, ‘spectively. The TXSV site fs conteolled by the T/R signal om Qa, ts drseibed above, ad the TXSV i wed to control RXSV switch Que sos dle the RXSV line during tsmision 3FTS-7 PROGRAMMABLE® @ CTCSS TONE SQUELCH ENCODER/DECODER Programming The FTS-7 is a DIP-switch programmable sub- With the battery pack removed, refer to the DIP Switch Programming Chart below, and set the six switches on the FTS-7 for the desired tone (the switches should be accessible through the hole in the bottom of the transceiver). Note that “o” in the Chart indicates that the switch should be set to the “ON” position. Switch number 7 should only be set to the “OFF” position if tone squelched reception is not to be used while CTCSS transmis- sion is required. audible tone generator and decoder that provides tone squelch operation using the operator’s choice of 37 standard subaudible (CTCSS) tones, for silent channel monitoring and operation through CTCSS- equipped, repeaters using (he Yaesu FT-203R VHF FM Hand-held transceiver (model A only). Installation SWITCH NUMBER = 1. Set the VOL control into the click-stop Teor peters te tet (OFF), and remove the battery pack. Refer- EXAMPLES a ring to the’ photo below, remove the four screws affixing the battery mounting track, ROME GG BSRRB) 7702 1234567 and remove the track. ON BARBS a 670Hz SWITCH NUMBER = 2. Locate the 6-pin plug inside the bottom of 123456 rec _ftl2}o fase the transceiver, and connect this plug to Jo: ' ON on the edge of the FTS-7 (See diagrams at One Encibee a 5 | | . 5 x 88.5Hz Tight). OFF = Encoder only 1234567 3. Apply the double-sided adhesive pad (sup- FTS-7 oDIp swiTCcH PROGRAMMING i i i ie f SWITCH NUMBER * SWITCH NUMBER * plied with the Kit) to the IC side of the ae Se ROT rete FTS-7, and mount the FTS-7 inside the 67.0Hr [ol— 36.57 | — =[ol= . 3 —t=1o a 3 =fet= bottom of the transceiver as shown below. ‘ Ta-a— f= =o T= Tez f= ot=f=pot= - == i Stot=t=tel= Now replace the battery mounting track and Itt = Het tet Ete a 325 ot= 162.2 St=fot=tot= its four screws. a5.4 =te 787-8 =[epol=Tot= 33-5 oT= Dre Spots t=ter= 31s Spots Tas =[=t=Totot= gag =tolot= THB ot=t=Totet= Too et opot= 133-8 =[ot=totot= 1035 =T=[=to 703-5 Stot=potet= 107.2 o =To 210 —|—-ToTofotT= 310-3 [= oT=to 2164 ot=fepetor= 4.8 Joptol=te 225°7 Setetepet= waaT=t=Toto 333-6 Spotetotet= Teo ToT = Toro. Tare = 3 Drs =tepore Taos Stato 3 ire tetetote * DIP SW O DIP SW NO® ON=TONE SQUELCH oF NCODER ONLY —24— -25—Tone Level Adjustment The tone output level of the FTS-7 is preset at the factory for the standard level, and normally requires no readjustment. However, if a particular situation requires a different tone level, this may be adjusted by trimmer potentiometer VRo:, shown in the right-hand photo at the bottom of page 24. Operation To activate the FTS-7, simply set the SQL contro} fully counterclockwise into the click-stop (TONE). During reception, the transceiver will remain silent until a signal is received that includes the pro- grammed subaudible tone, at which time the squelch will open and the station will be heard as usual. When the transmitter is activated, a sub- audible tone will be superimposed upon your voice signal, so that those stations equipped with a CTCSS decoder set to the same tone frequency will hear your call. Stations not equipped with tone squelch units will also be able to hear your transmissions, but you will not hear them when they transmit. Normal operation remains the same when the SQL control is rotated out of the TONE position. MA@ITENANCE AND ALIGNMENT This transceiver has been carefully aligned and tested at the factory prior to shipment. If not abused, it should not require other than the usual atten- tion given to electronic equipment: do not store for long periods of time with the battery installed, protect from high temperature and humidity, avoid dusty or sandy environments, and do not drop the transceiver on a hard surface. Should service be required, we recommend that the transceiver be returned to the dealer from whom it was purchased. This is necessary to make use of the warranty policy, and also to ensure that a vroperly qualified technician performs the service. Replacement of a major component may require considerable realignment. Under no circumstances, though, should realignment be attempted unless the operation of the transceiver circuitry is completely understood. The malfunction should first be carefully analyzed, and any faulty parts replaced before alignment. Service must only be performed by experienced personnel using the proper test equipment. A 50-ohm dummy load must be connected to this transceiver at all times when the transmitter is activated during alignment. Troubleshooting or alignment using an antenna can result in misleading indications on the test equipment. Also, while this transceiver can operate from a wide range of DC supply voltages, all alignment steps require 10.8 VDC only. Do not use any other voltage for alignment.Test equipment required: z ee : DC Voltmeter with 10-megohm impedance rd . 5 af 3 DC Milliammeter 4 geod - bo & EF of RF Voltmeter accurate to 170 MHz. & £ 38 | 8g AF Millivoltmeter } £ a. 28 “23 RF Signal Generator with calibrated output to 170 MHz ag SRE eG Audio Signal Generator » 56 / 23 SINAD Meter eB 44 ‘ "os 5 FM Linear Detector (Deviation Meter) ge —e sa 8 Directional (CM) Sampling Coupler v & 50-ohm Terminated Wattmeter Frequency Counter accurate to 170 MHz R7101880 Rubber Spring 8101970 ~ Label A 3501170 for Models D and E (short) 3501160 for Model A (long) BURST 3501180 for Models D and E Case Removal 0101840 ~ Beit Clip F E = 1. Referring to the exploded view, remove the battery case or pack, * and then remove the four screws affixing the battery mounting — track, 2. Remove the two screws affixing the belt clip, and finally the strap mounting screw and the strap mounting dummy screw. Front Cover 3501140 “& <= § 3S a8 z 88 3. Separate the front and rear panels carefully from the chassis, so as not 33 | es $8 pp ig to damage the wiring to the speaker and microphone on the front ae | Be ek xe Zo” xo | panel. Note carefully the way in which the PTT and LAMP buttons <3 55 zs [uk | are hinged. fe 7 gel ge) de” $2 Right Side Cover 6101850 Strep Mounting Dummy ScrewBecause of certain thermally sensitive, interacting components in the PLL Circuitry, particular attention must be paid to assure a constant ambient temperature at the circuit during alignment. If the transceiver temperature is different than that of the alignment environment, allow sufficient time for thermal equalization before proceeding. Alignment temperature must remain constant and be within the range of 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°R). PLL Circuit Furthermore, proper alignment requires that the shield cover be in place over the VCO, and that the circuit board be mounted in place on the chassis. A. PLL Local Output Transformer With the transceiver set to the center of the operating band (145.0 or 146.0 MHz), connect the RF voltmeter to the collector of Qzoog and adjust Tz99, for maximum deflection on the voltmeter (at least 750 mVrms). B. VCV With the transceiver set to the low edge of the operating band, connect the high impedance DC voltmeter between pin 3 of JPro01 and chassis ground, and adjust Lyo93 for 1.0V on the meter. C. PLL Local Frequency 1. Set the transceiver to the center of the operating band (145.0 or 146.0 MHz) and connect the frequency counter to the collector of Qaoos- With the +5 kHz button in the undepressed position, refer to Table I and adjust Lioog, Loz, Leora and Loo for the fre quencies indicated for the model! type being aligned. Set the RPT switch to the appropriate position for each transmit adjustment. x 3. Now press the +5 kHz button and referring to Table II, adjust Lioor, Lior, Loois and Lyoo9 for the frequencies indicated for the model type being aligned, as in the previous step. —30— PLL UNIT Adjustment Points (viewed from rear) Lzo09- (200s ———- ag Levor’ T : Qreos Te 7 1 Leo Gr Tay P2001 a PIN® Qa | BASE Ph D EMITTER| \ COLLECTOR COLLECTOR ne Table PLL Local Frequency Adjustment (+5 kHz button not depressed) TRANSMIT ee SIMPLEX | RPT+600 | RPT-600 (on) (rors) Cioio) AandE | 67.6525 | 73,0000 | 73.3000 | 72.7000 D | 67.1525 72.5000 72.8000 72.2000 MODEL Table IT PLL Local Frequency Adjustment (+5 kHz button depressed) TRANSMIT RECEIVE MODEL (Lior) SIMPLEX | RPT+600 | RPT-600 nr Gio) | Caos) | Caco) AandE 67.6550 73.0025 73.3025 | 72.7025 D 67.1550 72,5025 72,8025 72.2025, —31—MAIN UNIT Adjustment Points Receiver (viewed from front) A. Signal Path SCHEMATHEEK 1. Connect the test equipment as shown in the following diegram, SCH N ermans 4 and tune the transceiver and generator to 145.00 MHz. Modulate COLLECTOR the signal generitor with 1 kHz of audio with +3.5 kHz FM deviation, and set the generator output level to 0.25 uV (-6 dBu). EMITTER 2. Adjust Tioo: through Tyoos to obtain optimum SINAD, which should be 12 dB or better. $36 T1001, VRivoL Tove VR1003 ~ T1003 Test Equipment Connections ' Say Ep . ; Vil VR i002 for Receiver Alignment SUPPLY 2 Ce SS Tis B. Squelch Circuit 1. With the transceiver tuned to 145.00 MHz, replace the signal generator with the dummy load at the antenna jack. Set the SQL control to midrange, and adjust VRjioo. to the point where ' receiver noise is just squelched off. 2. Reconnect the signal generator to the antenna jack, and set the SQL control fully counterclockwise into the click-stop (TONE) position. With the same signal generator modulation as in step 1 of the previous procedure, set the generator output level to 8 dBu and adjust VRioo3 to the squelch threshold point. —32-— — 33 —B. A. Transmitter Do not transmit without a 50-ohm dummy load connected to the antenna terminal. Signal Path i With the terminated wattmeter connected to the antenna jack and the transceiver set to 145.00 MHz, connect the DC voltmeter to the emitter of Qioig and adjust Tio1o through Tyo12 for maxi mum DC voltage during transmission (at least 700 mV). If necessary, also adjust the pitch of coil Lyoo; for maximum voltage. With the LOW switch in the out (high power) position, adjust the pitch of Lyo9, and Lioio, and also the setting of TCyoo, for maximum RF output power during transmission (3W nominal @ 10.8 VDC supply). Connect the milliammeter in series with the power supply and adjust TC,oo: so that transmitter power output is limited to 2.7W. Supply consumption should be 800 mA or less. PO Meter Setting With the LOW switch in the out (high power) position, adjust VRioo2 so that the meter on the transceiver deflects to ‘8’ on the numbered scale. DEVIATION METER POWER SUPPLY (BATTERY CASE or PACK) CONNECTIONS Modulator Connect the test equipment as shown below, and set the audio generator for 25 mV output at 1 kHz. Adjust VRzoo, for +4.5 kHz deviation on the deviation meter while transmitting. Reduce the output level of the audio generator while observing the deviation meter, to obtain +3.5 kHz deviation. The audio generator output level should now be between | and 3 mV. Test Equipment Connections for Modulator Alignment SAMPLING Bon) COUPLER’ DUMMY ‘LOAD ar MILLIVOLT ETER El Le]CHASSIS DISASSEMBQyY R7101890 0501080 PTT/BURST SWITCH UNIT 0501090 MAIN UNIT SWITCH A UNIT a. 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