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    							5 - 3
    X512
    Reference frequency 
    adjustment
    C402
    430M lock voltage 
    adjustment
    P251
    144M LO level 
    check point
    L193
    144M lock voltage 
    adjustment
    J541
    30.2 MHz level 
    check point
    CP300
    430M lock voltage 
    check point
    P421
    430M LO level 
    check point
    L551J51
    CP51
    FM TX-LO
    frequency
    check point
    J52
    FM TX-LO
    frequency
    pre-setting
    CP100
    144M lock voltage
    check point
    P551
    Reference frequency
    check point
    L255
    FM TX-LO
    frequency
    adjustment
    P701
    Sub BFO level 
    check point
    L552
    Referemce level 
    adjustment
    P601
    Main BFO level 
    check point
    R570
    30.2 MHz level 
    adjustment
    • PLL AND MAIN UNITS 
    						
    							*This output level of a standard signal generator (SSG) is indicated as SSG’s open circuit.
    5 - 4
    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.
    144 M
    RECEIVER
    PEAK/GAIN
    144 M PEAK
    (MAIN BAND)
    144 M 
    TOTAL GAIN
    (MAIN BAND)
    144 M PEAK
    (SUB BAND)
    144 M 
    TOTAL GAIN
    (SUB BAND)
    ADJUSTMENT
    ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITIONMEASUREMENT
    VALUEPOINT
    UNIT LOCATION UNIT ADJUST
    1
    2
    1
    2
    1
    2
    1
    2
    1
    2• Display frequency: Any
    • Disconnect P501 (PA unit) from J51
    on the MAIN unit.
    •  Connect a standard signal generator
    to [VHF ANT] connector and set as:
    Frequency : 146.0000 MHz
    Level : 7.1 mV* (–30 dBm)
    Modulation : OFF
    • Receiving
    • Receiving
    • Display frequency: 145.9800 MHz
    • Mode : FM
    •  Connect an SSG to [VHF ANT] con-
    nector and set as:
    Frequency : 145.9800 MHz
    Level : 3.2 µV* (–97 dBm)
    Modulation : 
    1 kHz/±5.0 kHz Dev.
    • Receiving
    • Mode : USB
    • Set an SSG as :
    Frequency : 145.9815 MHz
    Level : 0.1 µV* (–127 dBm)
    Modulation : 
    OFF
    • Receiving
    • Display frequency: 145.9800 MHz
    • Mode : USB
    • Set an SSG as :
    Frequency : 145.9815 MHz
    Level : 1 mV* (–47 dBm)
    Modulation : 
    OFF
    • Receiving
    • Set an SSG as :
    Level : OFF
    • Receiving
    • Sub display freq. : 145.9800 MHz
    • Mode : FM
    •  Connect an SSG to [VHF ANT] con-
    nector and set as:
    Frequency : 145.9800 MHz
    Level : 3.2 µV* (–97 dBm)
    Modulation : 
    1 kHz/±5.0 kHz Dev.
    • Receiving
    • Mode : USB
    • Set an SSG as :
    Frequency : 145.9815 MHz
    Level : 0.1 µV* (–127 dBm)
    Modulation : 
    OFF
    • Receiving
    • Display frequency: 145.9800 MHz
    • Mode : USB
    • Set an SSG as :
    Frequency : 145.9815 MHz
    Level : 1 mV* (–47 dBm)
    Modulation : 
    OFF
    • Receiving
    • Set an SSG as :
    Level : OFF
    • ReceivingPA
    Rear
    panel
    Rear
    panel
    Rear
    panel
    Rear
    panelConnect an RF volt-
    meter to check point
    P501 via the JIG
    cable (A).
    Connect an distortion
    meter to [EXT SP]
    connector with an 
    8 Ωload.
    Connect an AC milli-
    volt meter to [EXT
    SP] connector with
    an 8 Ωload.
    Connect an AC milli-
    volt meter to [EXT
    SP] connector with
    an 8 Ωload.
    Connect an distortion
    meter to [EXT SP]
    connector with an 
    8 Ωload.
    Connect an AC milli-
    volt meter to [EXT
    SP] connector with
    an 8 Ωload.
    Connect an AC milli-
    volt meter to [EXT
    SP] connector with
    an 8 Ωload.Maximum level
    –14 dBm
    Minimum audio distor-
    tion level
    Maximum noise output
    level
    1.0 V (0 dB)
    100 mV (20 dB of AF
    level difference as step
    1.)
    Minimum audio distor-
    tion level
    Maximum noise output
    level
    1.0 V (0 dB)
    100 mV (20 dB of AF
    level difference as step
    1.)PA
    MAIN
    Front
    panel
    MAIN
    MAIN
    Front
    panel
    MAINL521
    R547
    Adjust in
    sequence
    L51, L52
    several
    times.
    L53, L352, 
    L353, L354 
    main [AF]
    volume
    R360
    Adjust in
    sequence
    L651, L652
    several
    times.
    L653, L851,
    L852, L853 
    sub [AF]
    volume
    R857
    After adjustment, connect P501 (PA unit) to J51 on the MAIN unit. 
    						
    							5 - 5
    L521
    144M receiver 
    peak/gain
    adjustment
    P501
    144M receiver peak/gain
    check point
    R547
    L52
    L51
    144M peak
    adjustment
    for main bandL53
    • PA UNIT
    • MAIN UNIT
    L353
    L352L851 R857
    144M peak
    adjustment
    for sub band 144M total gain
    adjustment
    for sub band
    J51
    144M receiver 
    peak/gain 
    pre-setting
    L852
    L853
    L651 L652 L653
    144M peak
    adjustment
    for main band
    L354
    R360
    144M total gain
    adjustment 
    for main band 
    						
    							*This output level of a standard signal generator (SSG) is indicated as SSG’s open circuit.
    RECEIVER ADJUSTMENTS (continued)
    430 M PEAK
    (MAIN BAND)
    430 M PEAK
    (SUB BAND)
    430 M 
    TOTAL GAIN
    (MAIN BAND)
    NOISE
    BLANKER
    (MAIN BAND)
    (SUB BAND)1
    1
    1
    2
    1
    2
    3
    4• Display frequency: 435.0200 MHz
    • Mode : FM
    •  Connect a standard signal generator
    to [UHF ANT] connector and set as:
    Frequency : 435.0200 MHz
    Level : 1 µV* (–107 dBm)
    Modulation : 
    1 kHz/±5.0 kHz Dev.
    • Receiving
    • Sub display freq. : 435.0200 MHz
    • Mode : FM
    • Set an SSG as :
    Frequency : 435.0200 MHz
    Level : 1 µV* (–107 dBm)
    Modulation : 
    1 kHz/±5.0 kHz Dev.
    • Receiving
    • Display frequency: 435.0200 MHz
    • Mode : USB
    • Set an SSG as :
    Frequency : 435.0215 MHz
    Level : 1 mV* (–47 dBm)
    Modulation : 
    OFF
    • Receiving
    • Set an SSG as :
    Level : OFF
    • Receiving
    • Display frequency: 145.9800 MHz
    • Mode : USB
    • [NB] : OFF
    •  Connect an SSG to [VHF ANT] con-
    nector and set as :
    Frequency : 145.98150 MHz
    Level : 5.6 µV* (–92 dBm)
    Modulation : OFF
    and apply following signal to [VHF
    ANT] connector.
    • Receiving
    • [NB] : ON
    • Set an SSG as :
    Level : 3.2 µV* (–97 dBm)
    • Receiving
    • Sub display freq. : 145.9800 MHz
    • Mode : USB
    • [NB] : OFF
    • Set an SSG as :
    Level : 5.6 µV* (–92 dBm)
    • Receiving
    • [NB] : ON
    • Set an SSG as :
    Level : 3.2 µV* (–97 dBm)
    • ReceivingMAIN
    MAIN
    Rear
    panel
    MAIN
    100 msec.
    1 msec.
    5 - 6ADJUSTMENT
    ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITIONMEASUREMENT
    VALUEPOINT
    UNIT LOCATION UNIT ADJUST
    Connect a digital
    multimeter or oscillo-
    scope to check point
    CP851.
    Connect a digital
    multimeter or oscillo-
    scope to check point
    CP852.
    Connect an AC milli-
    volt meter to [EXT
    SP] connector with
    an 8 Ωload.
    Connect an oscillo-
    scope to check point
    CP101.
    Connect an oscillo-
    scope to check point
    CP701.Maximum voltage
    Maximum voltage
    1.0 V (0 dB)
    100 mV (20 dB of AF
    level difference as step
    1.)
    Maximum noise wave-
    form 
    The noise must be
    blanked.
    Maximum noise wave-
    form 
    The noise must be
    blanked.PA
    PA
    Front
    panel
    PA
    MAINL22,
    L23,
    L282,
    L283
    L280,
    L281
    main [AF]
    volume
    R61
    L102,
    L103
    Verify
    L703,
    L704
    Verify 
    						
    							5 - 7
    L283
    L22
    L23
    430M peak
    adjustment
    for main bandL282
    • PA UNIT
    • MAIN UNIT
    R61
    430M total gain
    adjustment
    for main band
    CP701
    Noise blanker 
    check point 
    for sub band
    Noise blanker 
    adjustment 
    for sub band
    L704 L703
    430M peak
    adjustment
    for sub band
    L280
    L281
    CP851
    430M peak check point
    for main band
    L102Noise blanker 
    adjustment 
    for main band
    CP101
    Noise blanker 
    check point 
    for main band
    CP852
    430M peak check point
    for sub band
    L103 
    						
    							PA UNIT
    PRESETTING
    IDLING
    CURRENT
    (for 144 M)
    (for 430 M)
    RF PEAK
    (for 430 M)
    (for 144 M)
    IF PEAK
    CARRIER
    SUPPRESSION
    • Preset R131, R135, R150, R650 (PA unit) to max. counter clockwise.
    • Preset R3, R138, R503 (PA unit) to center position.
    • Preset C154, C659 (PA unit) to center position as illustration at right.
    5 - 8
    5-5 TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS
    ADJUSTMENT
    ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITIONMEASUREMENT
    VALUEPOINT
    UNIT LOCATION UNIT ADJUST
    1
    1
    2
    3
    4
    1
    2
    3
    4
    1
    1
    2
    3• Display frequency:
    [EUR], [KOR] 145.0000 MHz
    [USA-1], [AUS] 146.0000 MHz
    • Mode : CW
    • Transmitting
    • Transmitting
    • Transmitting
    • Display frequency:
    [EUR], [KOR] 435.0000 MHz
    [USA-1], [AUS] 450.0000 MHz
    • Mode : CW
    • Transmitting
    • Display frequency: 440.0000 MHz
    • Connect an SSG to P1 on the PA
    unit via the JIG cable (A) and set as:
    Frequency : 10.850 MHz
    Level : 18 mV* (–22 dBm)
    Modulation : OFF
    • Transmitting
    • Set an SSG as:
    Level : 0.79 µV* (–2 dBm)
    • Transmitting
    • Connect an SSG to P501 on the PA
    unit via the JIG cable (A) and set as:
    Frequency : 10.850 MHz
    Level : 18 mV* (–22 dBm)
    Modulation : OFF
    • Display frequency: 146.0000 MHz
    • Set an SSG as:
    Level : 0.79 µV* (–2 dBm)
    • Transmitting
    • Display frequency: Any
    • Mode : USB
    • MIC gain : Center
    • Connect an audio generator to
    [MIC] connector and set as:
    Frequency : 1.5 kHz
    Level : 2 mVrms
    • Transmitting
    • Display frequency: Any
    • Mode : USB
    • Mic gain : Minimum
    • Apply no audio signals to [MIC]
    connector.
    • Transmitting
    • Mode : LSB
    • TransmittingPA
    Rear
    panel
    MAIN
    MAINConnect an ammeter
    (3 A) between power
    supply and the IC-
    910H.
    Connect an RF
    power meter to [UHF
    ANT] connector.
    Connect an RF
    power meter to [VHF
    ANT] connector.
    Connect an RF volt-
    meter to check point
    J51 via the JIG cable
    (B).
    Connect a spectrum
    analyzer to check
    point J51 via the JIG
    cable (B).At the point where the
    TX current increases
    0.5 A.
    At the point where the
    TX current increases
    1.0 A as step 1.
    At the point where the
    TX current increases
    0.5 A as step 2.
    At the point where the
    TX current increases
    1.0 A.
    Maximum output
    power
    Maximum output
    power
    Maximum level
    Minimum carrier levelPA
    PA
    PA
    MAIN
    MAINR131
    R135
    (R138)
    R650
    R150
    L1, L2
    C154
    C659
    L2, L3
    R206,
    R215
    • Repeat step 1, step 2 several times.
    Refer page 5-16 software adjustment 6. 
    						
    							5 - 9
    Idling current
    adjustment
    for 144M
    R135 R131 R138
    • PA UNIT
    • MAIN UNIT
    R3
    PA unit pre-setting
    P1
    RF peak
    pre-setting for 430M
    R150
    Idling current 
    adjustment
    for 430M
    IF peak 
    adjustment
    L3 L2
    Carrier
    suppression 
    adjustment 
    R215 R206
    C154
    RF peak 
    adjustment 
    for 430M 
    L2 L1C659
    RF peak adjustment
    for 430M
    R503
    PA unit pre-setting
    P501
    RF peak
    pre-setting for 144 M
    R650 
    						
    							5 - 10
    IF TOTAL
    GAIN
    TOTAL GAIN
    (for 144 M)
    (for 430 M)
    Ic APC
    DRIVE LEVEL
    LO LEAK
    (for 144 M)
    TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS (continued)
    ADJUSTMENT
    ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITIONMEASUREMENT
    VALUEPOINT
    UNIT LOCATION UNIT ADJUST
    1
    1
    2
    3
    1
    2
    1• Display frequency: Any
    • Mode : USB
    • MIC gain : Center
    • Disconnect P501 (PA unit) from J51
    on the MAIN unit.
    • Connect an audio generator to
    [MIC] connector and set as:
    Frequency : 1.5 kHz
    Level : 2 mVrms
    • Transmitting
    • Display frequency:
    [EUR], [KOR] 145.0000 MHz
    [USA-1], [AUS] 146.0000 MHz
    • Mode : USB
    • RF power : Maximum
    • MIC gain : Center
    • Connect an audio generator to
    [MIC] connector and set as:
    Frequency : 1.5 kHz
    Level : 2 mVrms
    • Transmitting
    • Display frequency:
    [EUR], [KOR] 435.0000 MHz
    [USA-1], [AUS] 450.0000 MHz
    • Transmitting
    • Display frequency: 146.0000 MHz
    • Mode : USB
    • Connect CP1631 (MAIN unit) to
    GND.
    • RF power : Maximum
    • Mic gain : Center
    • Connect an audio generator to
    [MIC] connector and set as:
    Frequency : 1.5 kHz
    Level : 20 mVrms
    • Transmitting
    • Display frequency: 146.0000 MHz
    • Mode : USB
    • RF power : Maximum
    • Mic gain : Center
    • Disconnect P501 (PA unit) from J51
    on the MAIN unit.
    • Connect an audio generator to
    [MIC] connector and set as:
    Frequency : 1.5 kHz
    Level : 20 mVrms
    • Transmitting
    • Mode : CW
    • CW paddle : OFF
    • Connect a keyer to the [KEY] jack.
    • Key down (transmitting)
    • Display frequency:
    [EUR], [KOR] 146.0000 MHz
    [USA-1], [AUS] 148.0000 MHz
    • Mode : USB
    • RF power : Minimum
    • MIC gain : Center
    • TransmittingMAIN
    Rear
    panel
    Rear
    panel
    MAIN
    Rear
    panelConnect an RF volt-
    meter to check point
    J51 via the JIG cable
    (B).
    Connect an RF
    power meter to [VHF
    ANT] connector.
    Connect an RF
    power meter to [UHF
    ANT] connector.
    Connect an ammeter
    (30A) between power
    supply and the IC-
    910H.
    Connect an RF volt-
    meter to check point
    J51 via the JIG cable
    (B).
    Connect an RF
    power meter to [VHF
    ANT] connector.–22 dBm
    50 W
    37.5 W
    23 A
    Read the RF voltmeter
    indication.
    Same level as step 1
    Minimum output powerMAIN
    PA
    MAIN
    MAIN
    PAR3
    R503
    R3
    R1613
    Verify
    R202
    R504
    After adjustment, connect P501 (PA unit) to J51 on the MAIN.
    After adjustment, connect P501 (PA unit) to J51 on the MAIN.
    LO leak must be performed after software adjustment (7) “TX POWER/METER”.
    After adjustment, disconnect CP1631 (PA unit) from GND on the MAIN. 
    						
    							5 - 11
    • PA UNIT • MAIN UNIT
    R3
    Total gain
    adjustment for 430M
    IF total gain 
    adjustment
    R3
    IC APC adjustment  IC APC pre-setting
    R1613 CP1613
    Drive level 
    adjustment
    R202
    IF total gain
    /Drive level 
    check point
    J51
    R503
    Total gain
    adjustment for 144M
    R504
    LO leak
    adjustment for 144M
    P501
    IF total gain
    /Drive level 
    pre-setting 
    						
    							*This output level of a standard signal generator (SSG) is indicated as SSG’s open circuit.
    5 - 12
    5-6 SOFTWARE ADJUSTMENT
    ENTERING
    SOFTWARE
    ADJUSTMENT
    ADJUSTMENT
    ITEM (0) 
    VOLUME
    CENTER
    PLL UNLOCK
    ADJUSTMENT
    ITEM (1)
    TUNED BPF
    (for 144 M)
    (for 430 M)
    ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITION DISPLAY OPERATION
    • Enter software adjustment mode:
    1Turn power OFF.
    2Terminate the [REMOTE] jack with a
    3.5(d) mm mini-plug.
    3While pushing [RIT] and [SATELLITE]
    keys, turn power ON.
    • Push [0] to enter the volume center set-
    ting.
    • Set the [RIT] and [SHIFT] controls to cen-
    ter.
    • Wait for a while.
    • Push [1] to enter the receiver adjustment.
    • Connect a standard signal generator to
    [VHF ANT] connector and set as:
    Frequency : 136.02150 MHz
    Level : 50 µV* (–73 dBm)
    Modulation : OFF
    • Receiving
    • Set an SSG as :
    Frequency : 146.02150 MHz
    Level : 50 µV* (–73 dBm)
    • Receiving
    • Set an SSG as :
    Frequency : 146.02150 MHz
    Level : 50 µV* (–73 dBm)
    • Receiving
    • Set an SSG as :
    Frequency : 420.02150 MHz
    Level : 50 µV* (–73 dBm)
    • Receiving
    • Connect an SSG to [UHF ANT] connector
    and set as :
    Frequency : 440.02150 MHz
    Level : 50 µV (–73 dBm)
    • Receiving
    • Set an SSG as :
    Frequency : 479.98150 MHz
    Level : 50 µV* (–73 dBm)
    • Receiving 1
    1
    1
    2
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6The display shows the selection
    item scleenfor the adjustment
    mode, push [0]–[9] key to select
    adjustment item. Once enterring
    adjustment mode, use [UP]/[DOWN]
    key to skip/back items, or [ENT] to
    return the selection item screen.
    Push [RIT] key to set the volume
    center positions, and to step next.
    Verify the unlock detection for VHF
    by blinking the frequency on the dis-
    play, then push [RIT] key to step
    next.
    Verify the unlock detection for UHF
    by blinking the frequency on the dis-
    play, then push [RIT] key to exit vol-
    ume center setting to selection item
    screen.
    Push [RIT] key to tune the “144 tune
    1”, and to step next.
    Push [RIT] key to tune the “144 tune
    2”, and to step next.
    Push [RIT] key to tune the “144 tune
    3”, and to step next.
    Push [RIT] key to tune the “430 tune
    1”, and to step next.
    Push [RIT] key to tune the “430 tune
    2”, and to step next.
    Push [RIT] key to tune the “430 tune
    3”.
    Turn power OFF and ON to return
    the normal operation mode. Then
    start the receiver adjustments (page
    5-3).
    USB USB
    USB USB
    USB USB
    USB USB
    USB USB
    USB USB
    USB USB
    USB USB
    CAUTION:
    NEVER
    select ajustment items [6]–[9] key on the selection item screenwhile transceiver is connected to an SSG.
    Because transceiver automatically transmits when transmit items [6]–[9] is selected. 
    						
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