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TM-281A DISASSEMBLY FOR REPAIR 3. Disconnect the fl at cable from the connector of the panel 5. When removing the TX-RX PCB, fi rst remove the solder assembly. of the antenna hot pin and positive terminal of the DC cord.
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TM-281A DISASSEMBLY FOR REPAIR 6. Pull it out behind the chassis by rotating the bush e of 2. When mounting the panel assembly, pass the fl at cable the DC cord 90 degrees in the direction of the arrow after...
TM-281A CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION ■ IF Amplifi er Frequency Confi guration The fi rst IF signal is amplifi ed by Q503, and then goes to The receiver utilizes double conversion. The first IF is IC501 (FM processing IC). The signal is heterodyned again 49.95MHz and the second IF is 450kHz.
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TM-281A CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION ■ Wide/Narrow Switching Circuit ■ Squelch Circuit The Wide port (pin 65) and Narrow port (pin 64) of the The detection output from the FM IC (IC501) passes MCU is used to switch between ceramic filters. When through a noise amplifier (Q502) to detect noise.
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TM-281A CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION ■ Unlock Circuit Transmitter System During reception, the 8RC signal goes high, the 8TC ■ Outline signal goes low, and Q708 turns on. Q710 turns on and a The transmitter circuit produces and amplifi es the desired voltage is applied to 8R.
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TM-281A CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION ■ Key Matrix Circuit Control Circuit The front panel has function keys. Each of them is con- The MCU carries out the following tasks (See Fig. 10.): nected to a cross point of a matrix of the KI1 to KI3 and KSI 1) Controls the WIDE, NARROW, and TX/RX outputs.
TM-281A CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION ■ D/A Converter on MCU port 18 (INT) if B line becomes less than approxi- mately 9.5V. The MCU will then send the backup data to the The D/A converter (IC705) is used to adjust the MO mod- EEPROM (IC708) and enter stop mode.
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TM-281A COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION Ref. No. Use / Function Operation / Condition / Compatibility Ref. No. Use / Function Operation / Condition / Compatibility Oscillator RX VCO VCO frequency control T/R switch On when RX VCO frequency Oscillator TX VCO control...
TM-281A SEMICONDUCTOR DATA MCU: 30622MEP540GU (TX-RX unit IC707) Pin No. Name Function Pin No. Name Function TONE CTCSS/DCS output Common data DTMF DTMF/BEEP/1750Hz output Common clock PLLE PLL IC chip select Not used Not used DST1 Destination 1 57~59 DST2~DST4...
TM-281A PARTS LIST ✽ New Parts. indicates safety critical components. L : Scandinavia K : USA P : Canada Parts without Parts No. are not supplied. Y : PX (Far East, Hawaii) T : England E : Eu rope Les articles non mentionnes dans le Parts No. ne sont pas fournis.
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TM-281A PARTS LIST TX-RX UNIT (X57-8130-XX) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation C342 CC73HCH1H101J CHIP C 100PF C538 CK73HB1H103K CHIP C 0.010UF C343 CK73HB1H102K CHIP C...
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TM-281A PARTS LIST TX-RX UNIT (X57-8130-XX) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation C744 CK73FB1A106K CHIP C 10UF C828 CK73HB1H102K CHIP C 1000PF C745 CC73HCH1H390J CHIP C...
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TM-281A PARTS LIST TX-RX UNIT (X57-8130-XX) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation L317 L34-1039-05 AIR-CORE COIL (1.5T) R336 RK73HB1J470J CHIP R 1/16W L318-320 L34-4903-05 AIR-CORE COIL (5T)
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TM-281A PARTS LIST TX-RX UNIT (X57-8130-XX) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation R557 RK73HB1J104J CHIP R 100K 1/16W R771 RK73HB1J473J CHIP R 1/16W R558 RK73HB1J473J CHIP R...
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TM-281A PARTS LIST TX-RX UNIT (X57-8130-XX) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation R844 RK73HB1J103J CHIP R 1/16W IC710 XC6209B502P-G MOS-IC R901 RK73HB1J000J CHIP R 1/16W IC711 ✽...
TM-281A EXPLODED VIEW A : N35-2604-43 B : N67-3008-48 C : N80-2008-48 D : N87-2608-48 IC302 IC715 TX-RX unit (A/2) TX-RX section R380 X57 A/2 X57 A/2 J701 TX-RX unit (B/2) Display section Parts with the exploded numbers larger than 700 are not supplied.
TM-281A ADJUSTMENT Measuring Equipment for Alignment Preparation 1. Digital voltmeter (DVM) • Set the controls and switches to the positions listed be- low unless otherwise specifi ed. Input impedance: High Volume control : Fully counterclockwise 2. RF voltmeter (RF VM) Power switch : OFF Input impedance: 1MΩ...
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TM-281A ADJUSTMENT ■ Panel Key Operation Method in Adjustment Mode Adjustment Mode This mode is used to replace or readjust the EEPROM (IC708). In Adjustment Mode, the transceiver can be adjusted us- ing its panel keys. ■ Items that can be adjusted in Adjustment Mode 1.
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TM-281A ADJUSTMENT Adjustment Transmit Receive Adjustment Item Display Note Signaling Frequency Point (MHz) (MHz) Frequency Tune Center 155.100 155.050 136.100 136.050 Low’ 142.100 142.050 TX High Power Center “H” icon appear 150.100 150.050 High’ 156.100 156.050 High 173.900 173.950 136.100 136.050...
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TM-281A ADJUSTMENT Adjustment Points Mkr1 136.1 MHz Ref –10 dBm Atten 5 dB –24.78 dBm Peak Center TX-RX UNIT (X57-8130-XX) (A/2) 136.0500000 MHz : TX-RX section Component side W1 S2 S3 FC Center 136.1 MHz Span 200 MHz #Res BW 100 kHz...
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TM-281A ADJUSTMENT Common Section Measurement Adjustment Item Condition Specifi cations / Remarks Test- Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment 1. Setting 1) Power supply voltage DC power supply terminal : 13.8V 2. All LCD 1) All LCD segments light check Confi...
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TM-281A ADJUSTMENT Measurement Adjustment Item Condition Specifi cations / Remarks Test- Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment 3. Low power 1) Adj item: [LPL .] Power Rear Front Tuning Write 25W±1W [Low] Adjust: [✳✳] meter panel panel control 2) Transmit [Low’]...
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TM-281A ADJUSTMENT Measurement Adjustment Item Condition Specifi cations / Remarks Test- Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment 6. MIC sensi- 1) Frequency: 155.100MHz Linear Rear Check ±1.2~1.9kHz tivity AG: 1kHz/5.4mV K,M2,M3 detector panel (Narrow) AG: 1kHz/2.4mV M4 Oscilloscope Detector: P-P/2...
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TM-281A ADJUSTMENT Receiver Section (Refer to the Table 1 on page 22 for the frequencies which will apply in the adjustment mode.) Measurement Adjustment Item Condition Specifi cations / Remarks Test- Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment 1. Band Pass 1) Adj item: [BPL.]...
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TM-281A ADJUSTMENT Measurement Adjustment Item Condition Specifi cations / Remarks Test- Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment 3. Squelch 1) Adj item: [SQOL.] Rear Front Tuning Write Open 2) SSG output Oscilloscope panel panel control : –124dBm (0.14µV) • Wide...
TM-281A TERMINAL FUNCTION TX-RX unit (X57-8130-XX A/2) TX-RX unit (X57-8130-XX B/2) : TX-RX Section : Display Section Pin No. Name Function Pin No. Name Function CN702 CN901 SPGND AF GND SPGND AF GND SPGND AF GND SPGND AF GND SPOUT...
TM-281A LEVEL DIAGRAM Receiver Section Center Frequency 49.95MHz 450kHz W : –80.5dBm N : –78.0dBm W : –123.5dBm W : –120.0dBm W : –103.5dBm W : –107.5dBm W : –109.0dBm CF501 W : –97.0dBm /CF502 N : –123.5dBm N : –120.0dBm N : –104.0dBm...
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TM-281A LEVEL DIAGRAM 450kHz Audio Frequency W : –84.5dBm N : –84.5dBm CF501 /CF502 0.54Vrms 0.45Vrms 0.42Vrms 0.45Vrms 0.47Vrms 10mVrms 0.70Vrms 0.64Vrms IC501 IC709 IC709 IC709 IC709 IC705 IC715 Q706 vel meter. 12dB SINAD.) To make measurements in the AF section, connect the AC level meter.
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TM-281A TM-281A PC BOARD PC BOARD TX-RX UNIT (X57-8130-XX) (A/2): TX-RX SECTION TX-RX UNIT (X57-8130-XX) (A/2): TX-RX SECTION -10: K -21: M2 -22: M3 -23: M4 -10: K -21: M2 -22: M3 -23: M4 Component side view (J79-0316-09 A/2) Component side view (J79-0316-09 A/2) Ref.
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TM-281A TM-281A PC BOARD PC BOARD TX-RX UNIT (X57-8130-XX) (A/2): TX-RX SECTION TX-RX UNIT (X57-8130-XX) (A/2): TX-RX SECTION -10: K -21: M2 -22: M3 -23: M4 -10: K -21: M2 -22: M3 -23: M4 Foil side view (J79-0316-09 A/2) Foil side view (J79-0316-09 A/2) Ref.
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TM-281A TM-281A PC BOARD PC BOARD TX-RX UNIT (X57-8130-XX) (B/2): DISPLAY SECTION TX-RX UNIT (X57-8130-XX) (B/2): DISPLAY SECTION -10: K -21: M2 -22: M3 -23: M4 -10: K -21: M2 -22: M3 -23: M4 Component side view (J79-0316-09 B/2) Component side view (J79-0316-09 B/2) J79-0316-09 B/2 Ref.
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Receiver Section Center Frequency 49.95MHz 450kHz Audio Frequency W : –80.5dBm W : –84.5dBm N : –78.0dBm N : –84.5dBm W : –123.5dBm W : –120.0dBm W : –103.5dBm W : –107.5dBm W : –109.0dBm W : –97.0dBm CF501 N : –123.5dBm N : –120.0dBm N : –104.0dBm N : –108.5dBm...