INSTRUCTION

MANUAL
FT-227RB

YAESU MUSEN CO ,LTD.

TOKYO JAPAN.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

(Page)

INTRODUCTION 1

SPECIFICATIONS 2

CONTROLS AND SWITCHES 3

REAR APRON 5
INSTALLATION 7
OPERATION 9
BLOCK DIAGRAM 11
THEORY OF OPERATION 12
MAINTENANCE AND ALIGNMENT 19
PARTS LIST 26

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 FT-227RB SCANNING MEMORIZER
2 METER FM TRANSCEIVER

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The FT-227RB is a PLL synthesized FM trans- For repeater operation, ± 600 kHz split is provided,
ceiver, designed to provide high performance for and auxiliary splits may be programmed using the
the discriminating 2 meter operator. memory system. Tone burst generation is provided,
and a subaudible tone squelch (CTCSS) encoder/
Channel selection is by means of a photo-inter- decoder is an available option for your FT-227RB.
rupter scheme, providing selection of as many as
800 PLL channels between 144 and 148 MHz. Superb operating convenience is provided by the
This optical coupling system eliminates noisy, un- PLL scanner, allowing up/down scanning control
reliable rotary switches used in other makes of from the microphone, without rotation of the
equipment. Digital display of the last four digits main tuning dial..
of the operating frequency is provided.
Your FT-227RB, represents the latest develop-
A memory circuit allows storage and recall of two ments in solid-state technology. With proper care,
simplex and four repeater channels, with the press and if the directions to follow are observed with-
of a switch. The memorized frequency may be out fail, your FT-227RB. will provide many years
held when the power switch is turned off, via the of trouble-free operation. The owner is encouraged
backup circuitry. to read this manual in its entirety, so as to become
better acquainted with the exciting new FT-227RB,
the latest development from the hams at YAESU.

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 SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL Deviation
±5 kHz.
Frequency Converage
144 to 148 MHz Audio Response
+1, —3 dB of 6 dB/Octave pre-emphasis
Number of Channels characteristic from 300 to 2500 Hz.
800 channels
Spurious Emissions
Speaker 60 dB below carrier minimum
Internal 3" dynamic speaker with provision
for connecting an external 8 ohm dynamic Tone Burst.
speaker. Nominally one second at 1800 H

Microphone Repeater Split.

Dynamic push-to-talk microphone with re- ±600 kHz or any frequency in 5 kHz
tractable coiled cord. Impedance is 600 increments
ohms.

Power Requirement RECEIVER

13.8 Volts DC, ±10%.
Type
Current Consumption Double conversion super-heterodyne
0.5 Amps Receive.
2.5 Amps Transmit. Intermediate Frequency
10.7 MHz first IF; 455 kHz second IF
Metering
Illuminated front panel meter indicates Sensitivity
relative received signal strength and trans- 0'.3 µV for 20 dB quieting.
mitter power output.
Selectivity
Dimensions ±6 kHz at 6 dB: ±12 kHz at 60 dB
180 (W) x 60 (H) x 220 (D) mm
Audio Output
Weight 1.5 Watts at 8 ohms
2.7 kg.

TRANSMITTER

RF Output
10 Watts into 50 ohm load at 13.8 Volts DC

Frequency Stability
±0.002%.

Modulation
F3.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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 CONTROLS & SWITCHES
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The FT-227RB has been designed for ease of modern computer technology. Be sure you
operation. However, the operator may not be throughly understand the function of each control
familiar with some controls, since it utilizes and indicator before operating the equipment.

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(1) Vol inner control (5) DIAL Display

The VOLUME control adjusts the receiver audio The digital display indicates the operating frequency.
output level and turns power off when rotated to
and extreme CCW position. (6) METER
The meter indicates the signal strength on receiver
(2) SQL Outer control and the relative power output on transmit.
The SQUELCH control adjusts the receiver squelch
threshold sensitivity. (7) MIC receptacle
Four pin connector is used for microphone input
(3) FUNCTION switch and push-to-talk relay actuation.
This switch selects the transmit frequency. Positions
M l and M2 (SIMP) can be used for simplex oper- (8) MEMORY switch
ation. Positions Ml—M3 can be used for ±600 kHz When pressed, the frequency on the dial is
split, for repeater operation. M4 is used for pro- memorized, and the M lamp lights up. To release
gramming an auxiliary split of up to 4 MHz. Refer the memorized frequency, press the switch a
to the section on operation for details. second time.

(4) Channel Selector (9) 5UP switch

Endless optical coupling selects 800 channels. The channel frequency shifts 5 kHz up, and the
5UP lamp lights up.

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 (10) +TX MIC
This switch is used to select the direction of the
repeater split. When the switch is not pushed,
repeater split of —600 kHz is selected. With the
le
PTT
switch pushed, repeater split of +600 kHz is
selected. Refer to the section on repeater oper-
ation.
UP C
(11) MEMORY RECALL switch DN 111 0
When switch is pressed, the memorized frequency
is recalled, and the MR lamp lights up.

(12) BUSY indicator

The lamp lights up when a signal is received.
PIN No

1 UP
(13) ON AIR indicator 2 COM
3 DOWN
4 PTT
The lamp lights up when in the transmit mode. 5 GND
6 MIC

Figure 1
Microphone Connections

CABINET BOTTOM

(1) BURST
When this switch is in the ON position, a short
duration audio tone of 1800 Hz will be super-
imposed on the transmitted signal. This is normally
used only with repeaters requiring tone access.

(2) BUSY/MAN/CLEAR
This switch selects the mode of the PLL scanner.
In the BUSY position, the scanner will search until
it finds an occupied channel (one containing a
signal strong enough to trip the FT-227R13
squelch). In the MAN position, scanner stop
commands come exclusively from the microphone.
In the CLEAR position, the scanner will search
until it finds a channel which has no signal present.

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(1) ANT receptacle ACCESSORIES

UHF type coaxial receptacle for connection of
antenna. The following accessories are included with this
transceiver:
(2) TONE SQUELCH switch 1. Dynamic microphone with retractable, coiled
An optional TONE SQUELCH circuit is activated cord.
when switch is placed in ON position. 2. Mobile mounting bracket with hardware.
3. DC power cable.
(3) ACC socket 4. Cigarette lighter adapter.
5. Spare fuses.
The ACCESSORY socket is used for external
6. Microphone hanger.
control of the transceiver.
7. Miniature phone plug for external speaker.
8. Accessory plug (must be inserted in rear of
(4) SP receptacle
transceiver at all times).
Audio output is provided at this receptacle for 9. Tap connector.
an external speaker. (Output impedance is 8 ohms,
and the internal speaker will be disabled when a
CAUTION
plug is inserted.)
IMPROPER FUSE REPLACEMENT CAN CAUSE
(5) POWER receptacle PERMANENT DAMAGE IN THE EVENT OF
A two-pin connector is used for connection to UNUSUAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. OUR
13.8 Volt DC (negative ground) power source, WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE
vehicle battery, or AC power supply. CAUSED BY IMPROPER FUSE REPLACEMENT.
USE ONLY A 3 AMPERE FUSE.

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 BLACK

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RED
RUBBER TUBE
FUSE HOLDER
POWER PLUS

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Figure 2 .

POWER CABLE CONNECTIONS

PIN No.
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2 MIC IN I
JUMPER
3 PTT
4 SP-
5 I3.8V

Figure 3.

ACC (TONE IN) PLUG CONNECTIONS

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 INSTALLATION
The FT-227RB transceiver is designed primarily BASE STATION INSTALLATION
for mobile service, requiring only an antenna and
13.8 volt DC power source for operation. The As base station, the FT-227RB requires a power
transceiver has been pre-tuned at the factory, and source of 13.8 volts DC at 2.5 amperes. A base
requires no further adjustment for normal oper- station stand is included with your transceiver,
ation into a 50 ohm load. for easy viewing.

Under no circumstances should the power cable

MOBILE INSTALLATION
ever be connected to AC power. OUR WAR-
RANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE CAUSED
For mobile service, the FT-227RB may be installed
BY APPLICATION OF AC POWER TO THE
where the controls, indicators, and microphone are
POWER JACK ON THE REAR APRON OF THE
easily visible and accessible for operation. The unit
TRANSCEIVER.
may be mounted in any position without loss of
performance. Suitable locations are atop the trans-
mission tunnel, under the dash, etc. A universal
ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS
bracket is supplied with the transceiver for this
purpose. Install the FT-227RB as follows (refer to
In antenna installations, it is desirable that the
Figure 4):
antenna be located as high and in the clear as
possible. In addition, be certain that the SWR on
Use the universal mounting bracket as a
the feedline is less than 1.5 : 1. A higher SWR may
template to locate the mounting holes. Use
cause a reduction in power output, because of the
a 3/16" diameter drill bit for these holes, and
protective circuitry incorporated in design. As well,
allow clearance for the transceiver, its
high SWR will increase the feedline losses.
controls, and all connecting cables. Secure
the mounting bracket with the screws,
In all installations, do not economize on coaxial
washers, and nuts supplied, as shown in
cable. For mobile applications, in which the feed-
Figure 4A.
line length is 20 feet or less, type RG-58A/U cable
is satisfactory, and the foam types are preferred,
2. Install the transceiver in the mounting
because of their lower loss. For base station
bracket, sliding it into the guide rail of the
systems, type RG8A/U may be used for moderate
bracket. Tighten the screws on both sides.
lengths; for very long cable installations, we recom-
mend the use of type RG-17A/U, air-dielectric
3. The microphone hanger may be affixed in any
"heliax" cable, or aluminum-jacketed "foamflex"
convenient place for handling the micro-
coax. Beware of "bargain" coax, as the shield
phone.
coverage may be very poor, and this can seriously
degrade system performance.

Figure 4 A. Figure 4 B.

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 4. The supplied power cable may be plugged HOW TO USE THE TAP CONNECTOR
directly into the vehicle's cigarette lighter
receptacle, for casual use. For permanent (a) Do NOT strip insulation from wires.
installation, the lighter plug may be removed, (b) The tap connector will handle most wire sizes
and the leads routed directly to the battery used in automotive instrument panels.
(red to positive, black to negative or ground).
(c) Slice the "hot" lead into tap connector as
Alternatively, the power leads may be routed
shown.
to the nearest power terminal, e.g. ignition
switch, fuse block, etc. If it is necessary to (d) Insert transceiver power lead 3/4 of the way
extend the power leads, use the shortest into connector (just past metal connector
length possible, and use only #16 AWG in- element).
sulated copper wire (or larger) to avoid (e) Using pliers, press the metal connector
excessive voltage drop. element until it is FLUSH.
CAUTION (f) Fold the hinged cover over the connector
element and snap firmly in place.
BEFORE CONNECTING THE POWER CON-
NECTOR TO THE TRANSCEIVER, CHECK
THE BATTERY VOLTAGE WITH THE ENGINE
Plastic Insulator with
RUNNING (BATTERY CHARGING). IF THE hinged "snap-in" cover
VOLTAGE EXCEEDS 15 VOLTS DC, THE
VEHICLE VOLTAGE REGULATOR SHOULD ° 45 g3t* ------ Power to
transceiver
BE ADJUSTED TO PROVIDE A MAXIMUM
Lft
CHARGING RATE OF LESS THAN 15 VOLTS
• 41* Slot for side entry
DC. ALSO, BE CERTAIN TO OBSERVE PROPER of "hot" wire
POLARITY WHEN MAKING BATTERY CON-
NECTIONS. THE RED LEAD IS CONNECTED
TO THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL,
WHILE THE BLACK LEAD IS CONNECTED TO
THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL. REVERSED
POLARITY WILL NOT DAMAGE THE FT- Connection made with
pliers or similar tool by
227RA, BECAUSE OF THE PROTECTIVE driving element over
CIRCUITRY INCORPORATED; HOWEVER, wires

THE TRANSCEIVER WILL NOT OPERATE

UNDER THESE CONDITIONS.

5. Connect the power cable to the POWER wires

receptacle on the rear panel of the transceiver.

6. Connect the 50 ohm antenna cable to the Self-stripping "U" type

spring pressure connector
ANT receptacle on the rear apron of the element
transceiver.
Figure 5
7. Connect the microphone cable to the 6-pin
microphone receptacle on the front panel of
the transceiver. RED

8. An external 8 ohm speaker may be connected

at the SP receptacle on the rear panel, if
desired. This will automatically disconnect
the internal speaker. Use the external speaker
plug supplied. BLACK

Figure 6

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 OPERATION
INITIAL CHECK SCANNER OPERATION

1. Rotate the VOLUME control in a clock- The PLL scanner will allow remote scanning for
wise direction to apply power. The meter easy frequency change. Set the BUSY/MAN/
will become illuminated, and the digital CLEAR switch to MAN. Now, pressing the UP
display will indicate "7.000" initially switch on the microphone for an instant will shift
("5000" on models limited to 144-146 the operating frequency up 10 kHz. Pressing the
MHz). With the 5 UP button pressed, the DN switch will, likewise, lower the operating fre-
display will indicate "7.1 005" ("5.005"). quency 10 kHz.

2. Rotate the SQUELCH control fully counter- Now, press the UP switch, and hold it in the de-
wise. pressed position. After an initial shift of 10 kHz,
and a delay of approximately 1 second, the scanner
3. Adust the VOLUME control for a normal will be activated, and the frequency will be shifted
listening level on an incoming signal or the rapidly upward until the UP or DN switch is
background noise. pressed again, at which time the scan will be
halted. When the upper band edge is reached, the
4. Rotate the main tuning dial to find a clear scan will reverse itself, and will begin scanning in
channel (background noise only). Advance a lower direction.
the SQUELCH control clockwise until the
receiver is just silenced and the BUSY lamp The same relations apply when the DN switch is
turns off. Perform this step carefully so as pressed, except that when the lower band edge is
not to go beyond the threshold point; if reached, the scanner will reverse itself and begin
you do, the receiver will not respond to scanning upward.
weak signals.
To set the scanner for searching for an occupied
channel, set the BUSY/MAN/CLEAR switch to
FREQUENCY SELECTION BUSY. Now, when the scanner is activated, the
scan will be halted whenever the squelch is acti-
The channel selection knob selects the operating vated by an incoming signal. If the squelch is not
frequency in 10 kHz steps. Clockwise rotation of adjusted to silence the receiver (with no signal
the main dial increases the frequency up to
present), the scanner will advance only 10 kHz
148.000 MHz, while counterclockwise rotation per press, thinking that an occupied channel has
lowers the frequency to 143.990 MHz. On been found.
143.990 and 148.000 MHz, the transmitter is
disabled, preventing out-of-range operation. To set the scanner for searching for a clear channel,
This protection applies, as well, to memorized set the BUSY/MAN/CLEAR switch to CLEAR.
frequencies, in addition to dial frequencies. Now, the scanner will halt when the squelch is
silenced (no signal present).

Whether in the BUSY, MAN, or CLEAR modes,

CAUTION
the scan may be halted at any time by pressing
CHANNEL SELECTION MUST NOT BE MADE either the UP or DN switches while scanning. If
WHILE THE PUSH-TO-TALK SWITCH IS the PTT switch is pressed while scanning, the scan
ACTIVATED FOR TRANSMISSION. will be halted and transmission will occur on the
frequency on which the scan was halted.

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 MEMORY OPERATION Be careful not to transmit outside the amateur
band when using the repeater shift feature.
Select the channel desired with the main dial or
scanner controls. Set the FUNCTION switch to
M1 (SIMP), and press the M (Memory) switch. Remember: placing the FUNCTION switch in the
Now the frequency on the dial is memorized, and Ml—M2 (SIMP) position will provide simplex
both TX and RX will occur on the memorized operation.
frequency. For instant recall to the memorized
frequency, press MR (Memory Recall). In like When the BURST switch on the bottom of the
fashion, another frequency may be memorized transceiver is placed in the ON position, a tone of
for simplex operation, by setting the FUNCTION 1800 Hz of approximately 1 second duration will
switch to M2 (SIMP), and pressing the M button. be superimposed on the speech signal. This tone is
normally used only with "tone access" repeaters,
Rotation of the FUNCTION switch to positions and the BURST switch should be turned OFF
Ml—M3 (600 kHz RPT) automatically shifts the when using repeaters not requiring this access tone.
transmit frequency 600 kHz down from the memo-
rized frequency. For example, if you memorize
146.940 MHz in the M1 (SIMP) position, you will
be operating transceive on that frequency. Now,
OPTIONAL TONE SQUELCH OPERATION
rotate the FUNCTION switch to M1 (600 kHz
RPT). You will be transmitting on 146.340 MHz,
The tone squelch option allows silent monitoring
while receiving on 146.940 MHz. By pressing the
of busy channels. When the tone squelch unit is
+TX button, you will be transmitting 600 kHz
installed, and the TONE SQ button pushed, a sub-
above the receiving frequency, i.e. 147.540 MHz.
audible tone will be superimposed on the transmit-
ted signal. On receive, the squelch will not open
The M4 position may be used for split frequency
unless a subaudible tone is superimposed on the
operation, with a split of up to 4 MHz possible.
transmitted signal of the other station. The tone
Rotate the main dial or scan to the desired trans-
frequency can be set to any frequency between
mit frequency, and press the M button. Now rotate
70 and 250 Hz, as shown in the Alignment section
the dial or scan to the desired receive frequency.
of this manual.
You will transmit on the memory frequency, while
receiving on the dial frequency. The position of
To install the tone squelch option, remove the
the MR button is not important in the case of
transceiver from its case. Locate the space provided
the MR position of the FUNCTION switch.
for the tone squelch circuit board, and align the
board so that it fits down over the pins, as shown.
REPEATER OPERATION Solder the connections shown, and remove the red
jumper wire shown in the illustration.
A frequency shift of 600 kHz will be applied to
the dial frequency when the FUNCTION switch With the tone squelch option installed, the BUSY
is placed in the 600 kHz RPT position. lamp will light up when any signal is received, but
the squelch will open only when a subaudible tone
When the FUNCTION switch is set to positions is received on an incoming signal. The operator
Ml—M3 (600 kHz RPT), and the MR switch is not should check the BUSY lamp before transmitting,
pushed, automatic split of —600 kHz will be out of courtesy to other operators who may be
applied to the dial frequency. With the FUNCTION using the channel. The tone squelch system is
switch set to Ml—M3 (600 kHz RPT), and the MR designed to allow silent monitoring of busy chan-
switch pushed, the —600 kHz split will be applied nels; it is not designed to allow two operators -so
to the memorized frequency. equipped to have priority use of a channel.

When operating in the repeater mode, the repeater

shift may be made +600 kHz, by pressing the +TX
button.

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 FT- 227RB MEMORIZER BLOCK DIAGRAM

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 THEORY OF OPERATION
The block diagram, as well as the following circuit through a diode switch and low pass filter, to the
description, will provide you with a better under- antenna.
standing of this transceiver. Refer to the schematic
diagram for circuit details. Diodes D205 and D2 11 (1S188FM) rectify a small
portion of the RF output and apply the resultant
The FT-227RB transceiver consists of a transmitter DC voltage to the meter, which indicates relative
and a double conversion superheterodyne receiver. transmitter power output.
A digital phase lock loop synthesizer provides
operation on any of the 800 channels within the The DC output from D20 5 is also delivered to the
frequency range of 144-148 MHz. Solid state lamp driver, Q209 —Q210 (2SC372Y), turning the
circuitry is employed throughout, and computer ON AIR lamp on during transmission.
theory is utilized for frequency selection. The
transceiver is designed for use from a 13.8 volt If the transmitter is keyed without an antenna
DC power source. being connected, or if a high SWR exists in the
antenna system, the reflected power is detected
through T202 and a diode, D2 0 8 (1S188FM),
TRANSMITTER which produces a DC voltage. Q211 (2SC372Y)
conducts with the application of the DC voltage
The transmitter produces a Frequency Modulated through VR205 , causing a decrease in the collector
(FM) signal. The audio signal from the microphone current of Q212 (2SC372Y).
is set to the proper level by VR201 , and is ampli-
fied by Q201, Q202 , and Q203 (2SC372Y). The Thus, the collector voltage of Q213 (2SA496)
audio output from Q2 02 is coupled to the Instan- drops, causing Qi (2SD235) to decrease current
taneous Deviation Control (IDC) circuit, where and supply voltage to the PA amplifier, preventing
both positive and negative peaks are clipped by damage to the transistor. The threshold level is set
diodes D2 0 1 and D202 (1S1555). The output from by VR2os •
the last amplifier (Q203 ) is fed through a low-pass
filter, which attenuates frequencies above the The antenna changeover circuit consists of switch-
speech range caused by clipping at the IDC; the ing diodes D206 and D207 (MI1301).
deviation level is set by VR202 . This control is
normally set for a deviation of ± 5 kHz. The speech The tone burst circuit consists of a timing
signal is then applied to the phase modulator generator and a gated multivibrator. With the
varactor diode, D401 (1SV50), which varies the BURST switch in the ON position, a DC voltage
frequency of the 10.7 MHz crystal controlled oscil- is applied to the tone burst current. When the
lator, Q401 (2SC372Y). The frequency modulated transmitter is keyed, Q214 (2SC372Y) conducts,
10.7 MHz signal is then amplified by a buffer triggering the one-shot multivibrator, Q215
amplifier, Q402 (2SC372Y), and fed to the balanced (MC14011 B). The other half of Q215 generates
mixer, Q403 and Q404 (2SK19GR), where the a tone signal, which is amplified by buffer Q216
signal is converted up to 144-148 MHz by mixing (2SC372Y), and applied to the microphone circuit
with the 133.3-137.3 MHz signal delivered from of the transmitter.
the Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO). The out-
put from the balanced mixer is fed through the The tone frequency is adjusted by VR20 7 , while
tuned circuits, consisting of T404 —T407 , to a the output level of the burst signal is adjusted by
MOSFET amplifier, Q405 (3 SK51-03). T404 —T407 VR2 09 . The burst duration is set by VR2os .
are tuned to the transmitting frequency by varactor
diodes D403 —D406 , whose capacitances are varied
in accordance with the DC output voltage from
the PLL unit. The 144-148 MHz signal is then
amplified by amplifier stages Q204 (2SC535A),
Q206 (2SC2053), Q207 (2SC730), and Q208
(MRF212), which deliver 10 watts of RF energy,

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 RECEIVER When no carrier is present in the 455 kHz IF, the
high frequency noise at the discriminator output
The input signal from the antenna is fed through is amplified by Quo and Qi (25C372Y), and
the low-pass filter, consisting of L1 , L213 , L214 , then detected by D108 and D109 (15188FM),
C1 , and C243 —C245 , the diode changeover switch producing a DC voltage. This voltage is then
D206 —D207 , and L212 , to the RF amplifier, Qi o applied to turn Q1 12 (2SC372Y) ON. With the
(3SK51). The amplified signal is then applied, conduction of Q112, the base of Q11 3 is grounded,
through a four-stage high-Q coaxial resonator squelching the audio amplifier. When a carrier is
system, to the first mixer, Q10 2 (3SK51). The use present in the 455 kHz IF, the noise is removed
of MOSFET components, in conjunction with the from the discriminator output, and the audio
high-Q resonator, minimizes the effects of inter- amplifier recovers normal operation.
modulation, as well as other spurious responses;
a low noise figure is also secured for the receiver The opening of the squelch circuit causes Q113 to
system. conduct, causing lamp driver Q115 (2SC372Y) to
draw current, lighting up the BUSY lamp. The
The 144-148 MHz signal is heterodyned with the squelch controls, VR2 and VR1 02 , set the squelch
local oscillator signal from the VCO circuit, pro- threshold level.
ducing a 10.7 MHz first IF signal. The first IF
signal is fed through crystal filter XF101, which has
a passband of ± 7.5 kHz, to the second mixer, HETERODYNE OSCILLATOR
Q103 (3SK4OM), resulting in a second IF of
455 kHz. The second local oscillator signal of The heterodyne signal is generated by a Phase
10.245 kHz is generated by Q104 (2SC372Y). Locked Loop (PLL) circuit, comprised of a VCO,
Qios (25A564) works as a switch which dis- reference crystal oscillator, programmable divider,
connects the supply voltage to Q104 when the and phase comparator.
PLL circuit is unlocked.
The VCO transistor, Q301 (2SK19GR), generates
The IF signal is amplified by Q106 , Q107 , and a signal of 133.3-137.3 MHz. The oscillator fre-
Q108 (2SC372Y), and Q109 (RC577H). Cascade- quency is controlled by varactor diode D301
connected ceramic filters CF101 and CF I 02 provide (1S2209), which varies the capacitance of a tuned
narrow band selectivity for the receiver, and the circuit consisting of L301 5 TC301 , and C304 , in
limiting action of Q109 removes any amplitude accordance with a DC voltage supplied from phase
variation in the IF signal, which is subsequently comparator Q309 (TC5081P).
fed to the discriminator, CD 101, D106 , and D107
(15188FM). The output signal from Q30 1 is amplified by buffer
amplifier Q302 (35K51-03). The signal is further
The discriminator produces an audio output in amplified by Q303 (2SC535A), and fed through
response to a corresponding frequency shift in diode switches D302 and D3 0 3 (151555), to the
the IF signal. The output audio signal is amplified transmitter and receiver mixers.
by Q 113 and Q114 (2SC372Y), and applied across
volume control VR1 to the input of audio ampli- A portion of the output from Q303 is fed through
fier Q116 (µPC575C2). The output from Q116 in buffer amplifier Q304 (35K51-03) to PLL mixer
series through the ACC socket to the internal Q305 (25C535A), producing a 1-5 MHz PLL IF
speaker. The low-pass filter between Q113 and signal, through mixing with the PLL heterodyne
Q114 attenuates the audio spectrum above 3 kHz, signal. The latter signal is generated by an over-
to increase readability of the incoming signal. tone crystal-controlled oscillator, Q310 (25C372Y).
The amplified signal, is then fed to a programmable
A portion of the 455 kHz IF signal is rectified by divider, Q308 (.113C857C).
D103 and D104 (1S188FM) for S-meter indication.
VR101 is used to set the meter sensitivity. Crystal oscillator Q312 (25C373) generates a
10.24 MHz signal, and its output is fed to scaler/
divider Q308 (µPC857C), where the 10.24 MHz
signal is divided into a 10 kHz reference signal.
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 The digital phase comparator, Q309 (TC5081P), PLL CONTROL UNIT
compares the phase of the PLL IF signal with that
of the reference signal, and any difference is con- Please refer to the PLL Control Unit logic diagram
verted into an error-correcting voltage. This error- for questions regarding the operation of this cir-
correcting voltage is fed to varactor diode D301 , cuitry. A complete treatment of every logic state
which changes the output signal phase to lock with is beyond the scope of this manual.
that of the reference signal.

When the VCO is locked, the constant voltage at

pin 4 of Q309 is applied to Q316 (MPSA13), caus- SQ IN 0713 0714 0702 1/6
ing it to conduct; in turn, Q315 (2SC372Y) cuts 0
1 DC AMP DELAY

off. The H voltage at the collector of Q315 causes

Q205 (2SC372Y) to conduct, supplying DC voltage aad 0707 2/6
UPO-ci- 0701 1/2 02 1/6
SCHMITT D. F/F(CK)
to exciter stages Q204 and Q206 . When the VCO is DN DELAY
...L:

unlocked, the DC voltage at the emitter of Q205

drops, preventing normal operation of Q204 and 0707 2/6
1 STEP GATE
...I 0707 1/6
DELAY
Q206 •

The output voltage from Q31. 5 is reversed in 0701 1/2 0704 i/4
M. PLEXER
0704 2/4 0703 1/6
DE LAY
D.F/F (U/D) M. VIBRATOR
polarity by Q314 (2SC372Y), and applied to Q606
0 ir!',11-0-•
(2SC372Y), keeping the collector of Q606 at the
H level, in order to drive Q601 -Q603 (MSM561)
for the display of the channel frequency. The volt-
CK 0
0703 1/6
INV
0709-0711
U/DCCUNTER
1
0705.0706
RAM
BCD

M. CH
age is also applied to Q105 (2SA564), which
0703 1/6 Q704 1/4 0708 2/4 Q712
u/DO
supplies DC voltage to the second heterodyne INV M PLEX ER B W CONT
BCD-DECIMAL
DECODER

oscillator, Q104 (2SC372Y). 0702. 703. 707. HEX INVERTER

0704. QUAD 21NPUT NAND GATE 0702 0715

When the VCO is unlocked, the collector of DC 0708. QUAD 2INPUT AND GATE
TX CONT RELAY DR I V

voltage drops, causing the LEDs to turn off.

Simultaneously, the second heterodyne oscillator
ceases to oscillate. The receiver is thus muted until
VCO lock occurs.

Crystal Frequency PLL Het. Freq. Remarks

X301 44.10000 MHz 132.300 MHz Simplex

X302 43.90000 /' 131.700 // TX —600 kHz shift

X303 44.30000 - 132.900 /- TX +600 kHz shift

X304 44.10166 •• 132.305 , Simplex 5 kHz up

X305 43.90166 ', 131.705 , TX —600 kHz 5 kHz up

X306 44.30166 , 132.905 , TX +600 kHz 5 kHz up

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 POWER SUPPLY TONE SQUELCH UNIT (OPTION)

A 13.8 volt DC supply, is used for the audio power The tone squelch circuit disables the audio circuit
amplifier, Q116 , as well as the relay and lamps. The of the receiver until a preset, subaudible tone is
supply voltage for the final amplifier is fed through received. On transmit, a subaudible tone is super-
voltage regulator Q i (2SD235D), which is con- imposed on the output audio signal. The frequency
trolled by the automatic final protection unit. of this tone can be set to any frequency between
70 Hz and 250 Hz.

Voltage regulator Q605 (RC14305) regulates the The tone signal is generated by Q 5 02 (NE567), and
supply voltage at 5 volts, to supply Q308 and the its frequency is set by R516 , VR502 , and C516 . The
display unit. Q313 (2SC372Y) and D301(RD6„8EB) level of the tone signal is set by VR504 , and the
regulates the supply voltage at 6 volts for the VCO signal is subsequently fed through buffer amplifier
and phase comparator. The 5 volt supply for the Q503 (2SK19GR) to a low pass filter on unit "d"
PLL control unit is regulated by zener diode D3 of operational amplifier Q 501 (MC3403). The tone
(WZ050), and is connected directly (not via the signal is then superimposed on the speech signal at
power switch) for memory backup purposes. Q202. The constants for setting the subaudible
tone frequency are shown in Table 2.
A regulated 8 volt circuit using Q117 (RC14308)
is used for all other circuits. The audio output signal from the receiver dis-
criminator is fed to unit "a" of Q501 . Unit "a" of
When the transceiver is used in the memory mode, Q501 acts as a high-pass filter, while unit "b" acts
D4 and D 5 (WZ050) supply 5 volts to the receiver as a T-notch filter. These filters remove the sub-
and transmitter, respectively. audible tone from the audio signal, which is -then
fed through audio amplifier Q505 (2SC372Y) to
( Sw
—
amplifier Q113 •
0503
2SKI9GR/
JF1033 The subaudible tone then passes through a low-pass
(E 7- )
ti
filter at unit "c" of Q501 , and is fed to Q50 2 . When
oc

),C 'o(AF OUT)

the tone frequency is the same as that preset for
''
(TONE ( transmission, the voltage at pin 8 of Q502 becomes
OUT)
low, causing Q504 (2SC372Y) to turn off. In turn,
proper bias voltage is applied to Q119 , allowing
normal operation.
®66
0502
NE 567
0504
2SC372
47K
(AF IN) When the proper tone signal is not present, Q504
0523 2 5o
G-0(l3.5 V ) conducts, removing the bias from Q119 , thus dis-
4.7K 777 c5( EARTH ) abling the audio circuit.
7.47-
( TONE SQ SWITCH) As the conventional carrier-controlled squelch is
TONE SQUELCH (PB-1555A) OPTION
still in operation, irrespective of the condition of
the tone squelch, the BUSY lamp will light up
C 516 * R 516 * R 513 * R 514 21 R 524*
when any carrier is received. This feature alerts
the operator that the channel is occupied, though
70Hz no signal may be heard.
t 0.15pF 39Kn 15Kn 470Kn 15Kfl
160Hz

160Hz
/ 0.1uF 33Kn 8.2Kn 270K0 8.2Kn
250Hz

Table 2

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 CRYSTAL DATA FT-227RB

RANGE DRIVE
FUNCTION HOLDER MODE LOAD C SERIES R LEVEL
(MHz)
REFERENCE (X407) HC-18/U 10.240 Fundamental 30 pF 25 2 2 mW
2nd Local (X 101) HC-18/U 10.245 Fundamental 30 pF 25 2 2 mW
Carrier (X 401) HC-18/U *10.700 Fundamental 30 pF 20 2 2 mW

(X301) 44.100
(X 302) 43.900
PLL Local (X 303) HC-18/U 44.300 3rd overtone 20 pF 40 2 2 mW

(X304) 44.10166

(X305) 43.90166

(X306) 44.30166

*ACTUAL FREQUENCY: 10.740 MHz

Load Capacitor: 30 pF, 40 kHz UP (Decided by circuit)

PLL CIRCUIT FREQUENCY RELATIONS

- SIMP: 44.10000MHZ(132.300MHz)
X3 HOF-- 600: 43.90000MHz(131.700MHz)
133.3MHz —137 3MHz 0311 Q 310 D3I5-320 4 4.30000MHz (132.900MHz)
-HOF-4 600:
2SC7I0 2SC373 ISS 53 x 6
TX MIX ,Q403,404 MULTI OS C SW H al— 5UP 44.10166MHz(132.305MHz)
—101--600. 5UP: 43.901 6 6MHz( 131.705MHz)
--S RX 1st MIX, Q102
H OF-1-600.5UP: 44.30166 MHz (132.905 MHz)
I MHz — 4.9 Ni-lz
D302,303 Q304 0305 0306 Q307
1SS53 X 2 3SK4OM 2SC535A 2SC372Y 2SC372Y
SW BUFF PLL MIX IF AMP IF AMP
133.3MHz-137.3MHz
Q308 10.240MHz
10kHz u PD8 57C_ Q312
Q303 Q302 Q301 Q309 1/ 1024 2SC373 01—
2SC535A 3SK4OM 2SKI9BL TC508IP OSC
VCO P. DET P. DIV 10240MHz
AMP BUFF
133.3MHz — I37. 3MHz 10kHz
PROGRAM DATA I/ 100 — 1/499

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 Q308 ,uPD857C) PROGRAMMABLE DIVIDER CODE
Q 308 PROGRAMMABLE INPUT PIN -, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
P /J305 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
P /J304 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
DIAL PROGRAMMABLE
FREQUENCY
DISPLAY DIVIDER RATIO
I
,i, 1 P, P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P9 P10 P 11

000000 00
144.00 4.000 1/100 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
4.01 4.010 1/101 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
4.02 4.020 1/102 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
4.03 4.030 1/103 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
4.04 4.040 1/104 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0

oo O o
4.05 4.050 1/105 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
4.06 4.060 1/106 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
4.07 4.070 1/107 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
4.08 4.080 1/108 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0

O
4.09 4.090 1/109 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0

0000 0 0
144.10 4.100 1/110 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0

C) C)
4.11 4.110 1/111 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
4.12 4.120 1/112 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
4.13 4.130 1/1 13 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0

00 0 C)
4.14 4.140 1/114 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0
4.15 4.150 1/115 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0

0 00 0
4.16 4.160 1/116 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0
4.17 4.170 1/117 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0
4.18 4.180 1/118 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
4.19 4.190 1/119 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
144.20 4.200 1/120 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0
4.30 4.300 1/130 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0
4.40 4.400 1/140 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
4.50 4.500 1/150 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0
4.60 4.600 1/160 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
4.70 4.700 1/170 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0
4.80 4.800 1/180 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
4.90 4.900 1/190 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0
O C) O C)

0 CD O O O O OOOC)

145.00 5.000 1/200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

145.01 5.010 1/201 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
145.02 5.020 1/202 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
O 0 400

145.03 5.030 1/203 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

145.04 5.040 1/204 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
145.05 5.050 1/205 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
145.06 5.060 1/206 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
OC)

' 145.07 5.070 1/207 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0

145.08 5.080 1/208 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
145.09 5.090 1/209 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
0

00 0 0
000 0 0 0 0 0 0

145.10
0

5.100 1/210 0 0 1 0 0 1 0
145.20
1-1 1-1 0 0 0 0 0

5.200 1/220 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
145.30 5.300 1/230 0 0 1 1 0 1 0
145.40 5.400 1/240 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
0

145.50
0 0 0 0 0

1/250 0 0
0 00

5.500 1 0 1 1 0
145.60 5.600 1/260 0 0 0 1 1 1 0
145.70 5.700 1/270 0 0 1 1 1 1 0
145.80
0

5.800 1/280 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
145.90 5.900 1/290 0 0 1 0 0 1 0
146.00 6.000 1/300 f 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
147.00 7.000 1/400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
147.99 7.990 1/499 1 0 0 1 1
1 HIGH LEVEL ( 5V)
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 MAINTENANCE & ALIGNMENT

GENERAL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

The modelFT-227RBtransceiver has been carefully Routine maintenance should be limited to keeping
aligned and tested at the factory prior to ship- the transceiver clean, and periodic performance
ment. The reliability of the solid-state devices used checks of the transmitter RF power output and the
in the FT-227RB should provide years of trouble receiver sensitivity.
free service if the transceiver is not abused and
normal, routine maintenance is carried out. Cleaning:

THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS SHOULD When the transceiver has been used in dusty or
BE OBSERVED TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO sandy areas, the interior should be periodically
THE TRANSCEIVER. cleaned. A vacuum cleaner should be used, while
any caked or accumulated dirt may be removed
(1) Do not exceed 14 Volts DC, at the POWER with a soft brush. Check the interior to make sure
receptacle. that it is thoroughly dry before replacing the case
When operating mobile, check the battery and/or operating equipment. Wipe the exterior
voltage under the load (transmitter "keyed" with a damp cloth whenever required.
in FM mode) with the engine running fast
enough so the ammeter shows a "charge".
In addition, do not operate the FT-227RB if
the supply voltage is below 12 Volts DC.

(2) Avoid direct exposure to sunshine or water.

DI SPLAY UNIT

MAIN UNIT CHANNEL SELECTOR

TRANSMITTER PHOTO INTERRUPTER
SECTION UNIT

P/J,o ,

P/J3 02
MAIN UNIT
RECEIVER P/J30,
SECTION
PLL LOCAL
RED WIRE MUST BE CUT
SECTION
WHEN TONE SQUELCH UNIT
IS INSTALLED. MODULATOR
SECTION
CONVERTER,

TONE SQUELCH UNIT

PLL SECTION
( WHEN INSTALLED)

TONE BURST VCO SECTION

SECTION
P/J,„

P/J,o,
PLL CONTROL UNIT

TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW

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 PERFORMANCE CHECKS (b) Connect the RF output of a precision VHF
signal generator to the ANT receptacle and
Make all performance checks at 13.5 Volts DC with no signal input note the VTVM reading.
(under load). Adjust the VOLUME control and VTVM
range, as required, to obtain an approximate
Check the transmitter output as follows: full scale reading. (DO NOT change the
VOLUME control setting after this adjust-
(a) Connect a suitable 50 ohm dummy load/RF ment is made).
wattmeter to the ANT receptacle.
(c) Set the signal generator to the receiving fre-
(b) Set the channel selector to any channel and quency of the transceiver and adjust the
key the transmitter while observing the power output amplitude of the signal generator until
output. The power should be approximately the VTVM reads 20dB (1/10th voltage) lower
10 watts, and the S-meter should read be- than the reading in step (b). The signal gene-
tween 6 and 8 relative power output. rator output voltage at this point is the
20 dB quieting sensitivity, and should be
Check the receiver sensitivity as follows: approximately 0.3 µV.

(a) Connect an AC VTVM to the SP receptacle,

and set the SQUELCH control fully counter-
clockwise.

-,;>4 g counter
(5 tit (5 (SI clockwise clockwise
1-- I- I- I-

TP,
VR205
T201
VR203
Front View
L101
Q102

L104 counter
clockwise clockwise
T101
VR102

VR202
VR103

Q103 -

Q215
T102
Q216

VR1 01
VR201 1

VR209 Rear View

VR207
VR208

Figure 7

Front View
Microphone
Receptacle

ALIGNMENT POINT

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 ALIGNMENT d) Set the output level of the audio signal
generator to 25 mV at 1 kHz and adjust
SOME OF THE FOLLOWING ALIGNMENT PRO- VR202 for ± 5 kHz deviation.
CEDURES REQUIRE SPECIAL TEST EQUIP- e) Set the audio level to 2.5 mV. Adjust
MENT AND TECHNIQUES AND SHOULD ONLY VR201 for a deviation of ± 2.5 kHz.
BE DONE BY AN EXPERT TECHNICIAN.
( 5 ) Tone Burst
TRANSMITTER a) Connect a YP-150 dummy load to the
antenna connector and disconnect the
(1) RF Power Amplifier microphone to prevent accidental voice
modulation.
a) Set the channel to 147.0 MHz. Connect a
YP-150 50 ohm dummy load/watt meter b) Temporarily connect pin 5 of Q215 to
to the antenna connector. Connect a pin 14.
VTVM between TP1 and ground (1 V DC c) Connect a YC-500 frequency counter to
range). the emitter of Q216 , and set TONE BURST
b) Key the transmitter and peak T201 for switch to the ON position.
maximum VTVM reading. d) Key the transmitter and adjust VR2o7 to
the desired burst frequency.
(2) PO Meter
e) Connect VTVM to MIC IN terminal and
Set VR203 to the point where the S meter shows 8 adjust VR209 for 2.5 mV VTVM reading.
with full output.
f) Remove the wire temporarily connected in
step (b). Key the transmitter and adjust
(3) AFP (Automatic Final Protection) VR208 for desired burst duration.
a) Connect the YP-150 to the antenna con-
nector. Set VR2 0 5 to the extreme CCW
CM Coupler
position. Connect the VTVM to cathode P.O
Meter
(+) of D208 and ground (—) and adjust ANT ( Dummy Load )
VR204 for minimum VTVM reading. n
b) Disconnect the dummy load from the
antenna jack: Set VR205 to the fully Deviation
FT— 227RB Meter
clockwise position. Key the transmitter, 0
and slowly rotate VR205 in a CCW
Osci I lo •
direction until the PO meter reading scope
becomes 4.
LIULIII-1771—
(4) Deviation Audio
Oscillator
a) Connect YP-150 to the antenna connector,
the output of an audio oscillator between
pin 6 (hot) and 5 (ground) of microphone Figure 8
receptacle and a deviation meter as illus-
trated in Fig. 8. Set the audio output level
to 25 mV at 1 kHz.
b) Connect a frequency counter between TP3
of the PLL unit and ground.
c) Key the transmitter by grounding pin 4 of
microphone receptacle. Adjust T401 for a
10.7 MHz counter reading.

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 RECEIVER point where the BUSY lamp just turns on.
d) Turn off the signal generator, and turn off
(1) RF Amplifier the tone squelch. Check to see that the
a) Connect the calibrated signal generator to front panel SQL control causes the squelch
the antenna connector and set the channel to open when the knob is turned approxi-
selector to 147.0 MHz. mately to the 9 to 10 o'clock position.
b) Tune the signal generator to the receive fre- PLL Circuit
quency and peak L101 through L104 and
TC1 01 through TC104 for maximum S a) Set the channel frequency to 146.00 MHz.
meter reading.
b-) Connect the YC500S frequency counter to
TP1 of the PLL unit and adjust TC309 for
(2) First IF Amplifier
5.1200 MHz, and make sure the RF voltage of
a) Connect a sweep generator to the second the emitter of Q312 is approximately 1.6
gate of Q102. Connect a oscilloscope volts rms.
through a detector to the drain of Q103.
c) Connect RF probe of the VTVM to the base
b) Set the frequency of the sweep generator
of Q311 and peak TC308 for maximum
to 10.7 MHz and apply its output. Adjust
VTVM reading. Slowly rotate TC308 in the
T101 until the scope pattern illustrated in
direction of increasing capacitance until the
Fig. 9. is available.
VTVM reading becomes 5% lower than peak
indication (approx. 60 mV rms).
d) Connect RF probe of the VTVM to the base
of Q305 . Key the transmitter and peak T3o2
for maximum VTVM reading (approx.
170 mV rms).
e) Connect the YC-5 00S frequency counter
between the cathode of D302 in PLL unit and
Figure 9 ground. Set the FUNCTION switch to SIMP.
Adjust TC302 for 135. 3 MHz counter reading.
c) Disconnect the sweep generator and scope. f) Set the FUNCTION switch to —600. Key the
Measure the RF injection voltage to the transmitter and adjust TC303 for 134.7 MHz
second gate of Q103. A nominal value is counter reading. Then Adjust TC304 for
0.8-1.0 volt rms. 135.900 MHz at +600.
g) Set the FUNCTION switch to SIMP. Press
(3) S Meter Sensitivity
5 UP switch down. Adjust TC305 for 135.305
a) Apply the signal generator output to the MHz in receive mode. Key the transmitter at
antenna connector. Peak T102 for —600 and adjust TC306 for 134.705 MHz; at
maximum S meter reading. +600 kHz adjust TC307 for 135.905 MHz.
b) Set the output level of the signal generator h) Connect VTVM (DC 10 V range) between the
to 20 dB and adjust VRioi for full scale cathode of D324 and ground. Adjust TC3o
indication on the S meter. for 3.4 volt VTVM reading.
i) Connect RF probe of VTVM between TX out
(4) Squelch Threshold
terminal and ground in PLL unit. Peak T403
a) Receive a 0 dB signal from the signal - T408 for maximum VTVM reading in trans-
generator. mit.
b) Set the SQL control on the front panel
fully clockwise. Now adjust VR102 to the
point where the squelch just opens.
c) Set the generator level to —10 dB. Press the
TONE SQ button, and adjust VIZi 03 to the
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 PLL CONTROL UNIT TONE SQUELCH UNIT (OPTION)

As this unit requires no alignment, trouble in this The optional tone squelch unit has been preset to
unit should be referred to a qualified technician for 77 Hz center frequency at the factory. However,
fault detection and parts replacement. This unit is
highly sophisticated, and any attempt to service the frequency can be set to any frequency between
it without the proper knowledge is discouraged. 70 Hz and 250 Hz by referring to Table 2, located
on page 15 , and by adjustment of VR5o4.

The tone output level adjustment is made at VR502.

D302
T401 D303
T402 Q305
TP3 SM111.4: • TC3 07
T4 03 TC306
T301 TC304
KWH:.
TC302
TC303
T404 TC308
T C305
T405 TP4
T406 • 1302
TP2
T407
TP1

T408

TX OUT

D324 TC309
TC301 Q312

ALIGNMENT POINTS

Q504 Q 502 VR 502

Q 503

Q501
VR 504

Q 505

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O 0 / N N
N 00 M cY) 0 N
0
° 2
0 N N c(,)
N 0 N
0 N N N NO 0 • N N N
> a _1 > J —1

TP 1
Q206

L203
VR205
T 20 1
VR203

Q 204 L101
Q205
Q 11 7
Q102
RL101
Q209

Q 210 Q101

Q112
L104
Q111
T 101
Q115
X101
Q 110
XF101
VR102
Q105

VR202 VR103

Q203

Q103

Q 104

Q202

CF101, 102

Q201

Q216

V R201

O N (D N cC RED WIRE MUST BE CUT

O 0 LI 0 0 0 0 0 0 o
WHEN TONE SQUELCH UNIT
CY F-aaaa aa a
> I S INSTALLED

Q713 Q714 Q701 Q702 Q703 Q715 Q704 Q705 Q709

Q707 Q708 Q712 Q706 Q710 6711

PLL CONTROL UNIT

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 Cl to Cl CD CD N Cl M C
O C 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cl Cl Cl Cl cl

aa X 1- 0 a a a a I- Cra XXX X X X

nn,

T402

TP3

T403

TC306
Q403
TC304
Q404 TC302
TC303
D403
TC305
TC307
T404 TC308 T
D404 Q311
T405 Q310
D405 T302
T406

D406

T407
Q308

Q405

T408

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c, o 0
cf, CJ
j
J X
U-
F-
PLL UNIT

DISPLAY UNIT

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 IMPORTANT NOTE

Your Yaesu equipment is backed by a warranty that guarantees your set

to be free of defects. Take a few minutes to read the warranty card
carefully. Make certain that you fill out the card completely, and mail it
at once, in order to qualify for warranty service.

Warranty service is to be performed by the dealer from whom the equip-

ment was purchased. Do not return the equipment to Yaesu for servicing
without first getting a service authorization from the Yaesu Service Center.
Estimates of the approximate cost to repair are available upon request.

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8004 -K

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