SYMPTOM
Low RF sensitivity.
High audio distortion
RECEIVER
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
a.Program a Conventional System with frequencies given in Tables 2 and 3. Use "EDACS3" PC Programming utility.
b.Unscrew the PA module from the TXRX module. Disconnect the coaxial cable P2 from J401 on the Synthesizer PWB. Do not disconnect any other cable.
c.Set the frequency of the RF signal generator to the middle of the split.
Apply a standard RF signal to J401, and measure 12 dB SINAD sensitivity. Sensitivity should be better than 0.29 μV. If this passes, replace the PA
PWB.
d.If this fails,
e.If this passes,
f.If the above fails, substitute a known good Synthesizer PWB, and
a.Program a Conventional System with frequencies given in Tables 2 and 3. Use "EDACS3" PC Programming utility.
b.Apply a standard 1000 μV RF signal [with 1 kHz audio modulation at 3 kHz deviation (1.5 kHz for 12.5 kHz channel spacing)] at one of the programmed RF frequencies in the center of the split to J1001. Set the volume control to produce 15 watts at the
c.Measure the audio distortion at the "VOL HI" output (J1003 Pin 13 referenced to Pin 12). If this passes (3% THD), replace IC604 Audio Power Amplifier on the Logic PWB.
d.If this fails,
e.If this fails, replace the Logic PWB. If this passes, the job is finished.
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