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HM135 Service Manual
Preliminary version Page 1 of 13
ALAN HM135
Mobile VHF Transceiver
Service Manual
Copyright 2004 by CTE International Italy; all rights reserved

Table of Contents

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Summary

1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Test methods

Specifies the standards and methods used for testing the transceiver's performance.

1.2 Specifications table

Presents a detailed table of the transceiver's technical characteristics and parameters.

2 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

2.1 General information

Provides an overview of the transceiver's circuit division into main board and head circuitry.

2.2 Microprocessor;control

Details the function and operation of the microprocessor, including its monitoring and control capabilities.

2.4 VCO; Synthesizer (PLL)

Explains the Voltage Controlled Oscillators and Phase-Locked Loop synthesizer for frequency control.

2.4.a Temperature-Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO)

Describes the temperature-compensated crystal oscillator providing the reference frequency.

2.4.b Voltage-Controlled Oscillators

Details the receive and transmit VCOs and their tuning mechanisms.

2.4.c Synthesizer

Explains the PLL IC and its role in frequency synthesis and phase-lock loop control.

2.5 Transmitter

Details the transmitter section, including power amplifier, antenna switching, and power control.

2.5.a RF Power Amplifier

Details the three-stage RF power amplifier responsible for output power generation.

2.5.b Antenna Switching

Describes the circuitry that switches the antenna between transmit and receive modes.

2.5.c Power control

Explains how the output power is detected and regulated.

2.5.d Transmitter Audio Circuits

Details the audio path for speech and signaling signals in the transmitter.

2.5.e Double-point modulation

Explains the modulation technique used for frequency and phase modulation.

2.6 Receiver

Details the receiver section, including front-end, LO, mixer, and detector.

2.6.a Receivers Front-End

Describes the initial stages of the receiver, including filters and amplifiers.

2.6.b Local Oscillator (LO)

Explains the local oscillator used for frequency conversion in the receiver.

2.6.c Mixer

Details the mixer stages responsible for frequency conversion in the receiver.

2.6.d FM Detector and Squelch

Describes the FM detector and squelch circuitry for signal demodulation and muting.

2.6.e Audio routing

Explains how the audio signals are processed and routed to the speaker.

2.6.f CTCSS;DCS signal routing

Details the routing of CTCSS/DCS signals for signaling functions.

2.6.g Selcall signal routing

Explains the routing of Selcall signals for selective calling.

2.7 Signaling

Covers signaling systems like CTCSS, DCS, and Selcall.

2.7.a General

Introduces the signaling capabilities including ADC/DAC converters for tones.

2.7.b CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System);DCS (Digital Coded Squelch)

Details the synthesis and decoding of CTCSS/DCS signals for squelch and signaling.

2.7.c Selective call (Selcall) encoder

Explains the generation and decoding of Selcall signals for selective calling.

2.8 ON;OFF switch, rear connector and internal connectors

Describes power switch, rear I/O, and internal board connectors.

2.8.a ON;OFF switch

Describes the function and operation of the power ON/OFF switch.

2.8.b Rear connector

Details the rear connector and its various connections for external devices.

2.8.c Internal connectors (accessory board)

Explains the internal connectors used for option boards and modules.

3 ADJUSTMENTS

3.1 General

Lists the main trimmer potentiometers and capacitors in the unit for adjustment.

3.2 Initial Settings

Provides initial settings for controls and components before powering on.

3.3 Applying power for the first time.

Guides on how to apply power safely for the first time after initial settings.

3.4 Loading the Firmware

Instructions for loading firmware using a programmer via the JTAG connector.

3.5 Programming the radio

Steps for programming the radio's channels and settings using a programming cable.

3.6 Setting the Power Amplifier Bias

Procedure to adjust the bias for the transmitter driver and power amplifier stages.

3.7 Setting the frequency and VCOs tuning.

Guides on setting the radio's frequency and tuning the VCOs for accurate operation.

3.8 Setting the RF POWER.

Instructions on adjusting the transmitter's RF output power to the desired level.

3.9 Setting of modulation

Procedure for setting and verifying the radio's modulation deviation.

3.10 Setting of the Squelch Level.

Steps to adjust the squelch level for proper noise muting and signal reception.

1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL

1.1 Warning notes

Provides important warnings and disclaimers regarding the manual's use and equipment.

1.2 Conventions and Symbols in this Book

Explains symbols, font conventions, and note types used throughout the manual.

2 INSTALLATION

2.1 Unpacking

Lists the items included in the programmer's software package.

2.2 System requirements

Specifies the hardware and software needed to use the programming software.

2.3 Installing programming Software (Programmer)

Guides the user through the installation process of the programming software.

2.4 Connecting the radio with your computer

Explains how to connect the transceiver to the computer using the serial cable.

3 PROGRAMMING

3.1 Running the programmer software

Instructions on how to start and launch the programming software.

3.2 Selecting the proper COM (serial) port

Guides on selecting the correct serial port for communication with the radio.

3.3 Checking the software version

Explains how to view the software version and other details via the 'About' menu.

3.4 Mandatory operation for 1 st time users

Crucial steps for first-time users to restore the default signal database.

3.5 New or already stored data?

Addresses whether to create new data or use previously stored data for programming.

3.6 Create a new programming filename

Instructions on how to create and save a new programming file.

3.7 Basic parameters: TX;RX frequency, channel spacing, RF power etc.

Covers setting fundamental channel parameters like frequencies and power levels.

3.8 CTCSS;DCS Tx Rx Setup (CTCSS;DCS button)

Details how to configure CTCSS and DCS settings for channels.

4 CHANNEL DATA AND GLOBAL DATA WINDOWS

4.1 Switching between Channel Data and Global Data windows

Explains how to navigate between the Channel Data and Global Data windows.

4.2 Structure of Global Data window

Describes the layout and areas within the Global Data window.

5 SELECTIVE CALL SETUP

5.1 Defining Selcal RX parameters

Guides on setting up receive parameters for selective calls, including sequences.

5.2 Defining Selcal TX parameters

Details how to define transmit sequences for selective calls.

5.3 Defining RX Standard and sequences

Covers defining RX standards and selecting received sequences for Selcal.

5.4 Defining TX calls: Call1, Call2, Emergency, Transpond and Auto ID (ANI)

Explains how to define specific transmit calls like Call1, Call2, and Emergency.

5.5 Monitor Key Behaviour

Describes how the monitor function behaves and can be configured.

5.6 Manual;Autoreset for selective calls

Details how to set manual or automatic reset for selective call functions.

5.7 Overviewing a Channel Data Summary

Explains how to view a summary of all programmed channel parameters.

6 CUSTOMIZATIONS

6.1 Selcal database (Selcal definitions button)

Allows customization of standard Selcal parameters or creation of personal standards.

6.2 Scanning Configuration (Scan configuration button)

Guides on configuring scan conditions, timings, and behavior.

6.3 Power-ON Selcal auto sending

Configures automatic Selcal transmission upon radio power-on.

6.4 Transmission timeout; PTT lock (Tx Timeout; PTT Lock button)

Sets transmission time limits and PTT lock conditions to prevent misuse.

6.4.a Setting the Transmission timeout

Specifies the maximum allowed transmission time per message.

6.4.b Setting the PTT lock

Configures conditions for locking the PTT, such as carrier detection.

6.5 Enabling;disabling the key and warn beeps (Key & Warn beeps button)

Allows enabling or disabling audible feedback for key presses and warnings.

6.6 Setting the acoustic signals (rings)

Guides on configuring acoustic warning signals for received Selcalls.

6.7 Enabling;disabling the selective call audio monitor (Selcal monitor button)

Allows enabling or disabling the audio monitor for selective calls.

6.8 Emergency call setup

Configures radio behavior during emergency calls, including channel and transmission settings.

6.9 Contrast and miscellaneous setups

Adjusts LCD contrast, backlight, squelch, and other miscellaneous settings.

6.10 Customizing the menu and F keys

Allows customization of radio menus and assignment of functions to F keys.

7 FINAL OPERATIONS

7.1 Uploading programming data to the radio

Instructions for transferring programmed data from PC to the radio.

7.2 Saving programming data

Guides on saving programmed data to a PC file for backup or cloning.

7.3 Restoring the default signal database

Explains how to restore the default signal database to factory settings.

7.4 Viewing session history

Allows viewing the history log of programming sessions.

7.5 Exit the programmer Software

Instructions on how to properly close the programming software.

8 ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

8.1 Modifying previously programmed parameters

Covers opening existing data files or modifying radio data for cloning.

Alan HM135 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAlan
ModelHM135
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish

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