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ALAN HP 106
SERVICE MANUAL

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Alan HP106 Specifications

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BrandAlan
ModelHP106
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Test methods

Specifies testing standards for radio equipment.

1.2 Specifications table

Lists detailed technical parameters and performance characteristics.

2 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

2.1 General information

Overview of the radio's printed circuit boards and circuitry sections.

2.2 Microprocessor/control

Details the function and operation of the microprocessor unit.

2.3 VCO / Synthesizer (PLL)

Explains the Voltage Controlled Oscillator and Phase-Locked Loop systems.

2.3.a Temperature-Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO)

Describes the reference oscillator for frequency stability.

2.3.b Voltage-Controlled Oscillators

Details the receive and transmit VCO circuits.

2.3.c Synthesizer

Explains the frequency synthesizer integrated circuit and its function.

2.3.d Loop Filter

Describes the passive lead-lag filter for VCO tuning voltage.

2.4 Transmitter

Explains the radio's transmission circuitry and functions.

2.4.a RF Power Amplifier

Describes the components responsible for signal amplification during transmission.

2.4.b Antenna Switching

Explains how the antenna is connected to transmit or receive paths.

2.4.c Power control

Details the mechanism for regulating output power levels.

2.4.d Transmitter Audio Circuits

Covers audio processing for the transmitter.

2.4.e Audio Processing

Explains how audio signals are processed for transmission.

2.5 Receiver

Explains the radio's reception circuitry and functions.

2.5.a Receiver Front End

Describes the initial stages of signal reception.

2.5.b Local Oscillator (LO)

Details the local oscillator used in the receive path.

2.5.c Mixer

Explains the function of the mixer stage in signal processing.

2.5.d FM Detector and Squelch

Describes FM detection and squelch circuit operation.

2.5.e Receiver Audio Circuit

Details the audio output processing for received signals.

2.6 Signalling

Covers signaling features like CTCSS and DCS.

2.6.a General

Introduces signaling capabilities managed by the microprocessor.

2.6.b CTCSS Tone Encoder / Digital Code Squelch (DCS) Encoder

Explains CTCSS/DCS tone generation and encoding.

2.6.c Selective call

Describes the selective call (Selcal) functions.

2.6.d Scrambler

Details the audio scrambling features for secure communication.

2.7 Battery

Explains battery connection, monitoring, and power saving.

3 ADJUSTMENTS

3.1 General

Provides general guidelines for radio alignment procedures.

3.2 Synthesizer/Transmitter VCO Check

Describes how to check the synthesizer and VCO performance.

3.2.a Frequency Adjustment

Details the procedure for adjusting transmit frequency accuracy.

3.3 Transmitter Alignment

Covers the alignment procedures for the transmitter section.

3.3.a Power Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the transmitter output power.

3.3.b Modulation Adjustment

Details the procedure for adjusting modulation depth.

3.3.c CTCSS/DCS adjustment

Describes how to adjust CTCSS/DCS deviation levels.

3.3.d Selcal adjustment

Explains how to adjust Selcal tone parameters.

3.4 Receiver Alignment

Covers the alignment procedures for the receiver section.

3.5 Figure 1 - Equipment Test set-up

Illustrates the test equipment configuration for alignment.

3.6 Figure 2 - Test adaptor

Shows the schematic for the test adapter used in alignment.

1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (HP406)

1.1 Test methods

Specifies testing standards for radio equipment.

1.2 Specifications table

Lists detailed technical parameters and performance characteristics.

2 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION (HP406)

2.1 General information

Overview of the radio's printed circuit boards and circuitry sections.

2.2 Microprocessor/control

Details the function and operation of the microprocessor unit.

2.3 VCO / Synthesizer (PLL)

Explains the Voltage Controlled Oscillator and Phase-Locked Loop systems.

2.3.a Temperature-Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO)

Describes the reference oscillator for frequency stability.

2.3.b Voltage-Controlled Oscillators

Details the receive and transmit VCO circuits.

2.3.c Synthesizer

Explains the frequency synthesizer integrated circuit and its function.

2.3.d Loop Filter

Describes the passive lead-lag filter for VCO tuning voltage.

2.4 Transmitter

Explains the radio's transmission circuitry and functions.

2.4.a RF Power Amplifier

Describes the components responsible for signal amplification during transmission.

2.4.b Antenna Switching

Explains how the antenna is connected to transmit or receive paths.

2.4.c Power control

Details the mechanism for regulating output power levels.

2.4.d Transmitter Audio Circuits

Covers audio processing for the transmitter.

2.4.e Audio Processing

Explains how audio signals are processed for transmission.

2.5 Receiver

Explains the radio's reception circuitry and functions.

2.5.a Receiver Front End

Describes the initial stages of signal reception.

2.5.b Local Oscillator (LO)

Details the local oscillator used in the receive path.

2.5.c Mixer

Explains the function of the mixer stage in signal processing.

2.5.d FM Detector and Squelch

Describes FM detection and squelch circuit operation.

2.5.e Receiver Audio Circuit

Details the audio output processing for received signals.

2.6 Signalling

Covers signaling features like CTCSS and DCS.

2.6.a General

Introduces signaling capabilities managed by the microprocessor.

2.6.b CTCSS Tone Encoder / Digital Code Squelch (DCS) Encoder

Explains CTCSS/DCS tone generation and encoding.

2.6.c Selective call

Describes the selective call (Selcal) functions.

2.6.d Scrambler

Details the audio scrambling features for secure communication.

2.7 Battery

Explains battery connection, monitoring, and power saving.

3 ADJUSTMENTS (HP406)

3.1 General

Provides general guidelines for radio alignment procedures.

3.2 Synthesizer/Transmitter VCO Check

Describes how to check the synthesizer and VCO performance.

3.2.a Frequency Adjustment

Details the procedure for adjusting transmit frequency accuracy.

3.3 Transmitter Alignment

Covers the alignment procedures for the transmitter section.

3.3.a Power Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the transmitter output power.

3.3.b Modulation Adjustment

Details the procedure for adjusting modulation depth.

3.3.c CTCSS/DCS adjustment

Describes how to adjust CTCSS/DCS deviation levels.

3.3.d Selcal adjustment

Explains how to adjust Selcal tone parameters.

3.4 Receiver Alignment

Covers the alignment procedures for the receiver section.

3.5 Figure 1 - Equipment Test set-up

Illustrates the test equipment configuration for alignment.

3.6 Figure 2 - Test adaptor

Shows the schematic for the test adapter used in alignment.

1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL

1.1 Warning notes

Important notices regarding document accuracy and user responsibilities.

1.2 Conventions and Symbols in this Book

Explains formatting and symbols used in the manual.

1.2.a Notes and warnings

Defines symbols for notes and warnings in the document.

1.2.b Font format

Explains text formatting conventions like bold and italic.

1.2.c Screenshots

Clarifies that screenshots refer to Windows XP.

2 INSTALLATION

2.1 Unpacking

Lists the items included in the programmer software package.

2.2 System requirements

Specifies the necessary hardware and software for the PC.

2.3 Installing programming Software

Step-by-step guide for installing the software.

2.4 Connecting to your computer

Explains how to connect the transceiver to the PC via serial port.

3 PROGRAMMING

3.1 Running HPx06 programmer software

Instructions on launching and starting the programmer software.

3.2 Selecting the proper COM (serial) port

Guide to selecting the correct serial communication port.

3.3 Checking the software version

How to view the software version and related information.

3.4 New or already stored data?

Decision point for creating new data or using existing data.

3.5 Create a new programming filename

Steps to create and save a new radio programming file.

3.7 CTCSS/DCS Tx Rx Setup (CTCSS/DCS button)

Setup for CTCSS/DCS tone encoding and decoding.

4 CHANNEL DATA AND GLOBAL DATA WINDOWS

4.1 Switching between Channel Data and Global Data windows

How to navigate between channel and global data views.

4.2 Structure of Global Data window

Overview of the layout and areas within the Global Data window.

5 SELECTIVE CALL SETUP

5.1 Defining Selcal RX parameters

Configuration of received selective call sequences.

5.2 Defining Selcal TX parameters

Configuration of transmitted selective call sequences.

5.3 Defining RX Standard and sequences

Setting RX standard and sequences for selective calls.

5.5 Monitor Key Behaviour

Defining the function of the Monitor key.

5.6 Manual/Autoreset for selective calls

Setting manual or automatic reset for selective calls.

5.7 Overviewing a Channel Data Summary

Viewing a summary of programmed channel data.

6 CUSTOMIZATIONS

6.1 Selcal database (Selcal definitions button)

Customizing Selcal standards and tone frequencies.

6.2 Scanning Configuration (Scan configuration button)

Configuring scan parameters like speed and stop conditions.

6.3 Power-ON Selcal auto sending

Setting a Selcal to be automatically transmitted on power-on.

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

Managing transmission time limits and PTT lock conditions.

6.4.a Setting the Transmission timeout

Configuring the maximum allowed transmission time.

6.4.b Setting the PTT lock

Setting conditions for locking the PTT function.

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

Enabling or disabling audible beeps for key presses.

6.6 Setting the acoustic signals (rings)

Customizing audible alerts for Selcal reception.

6.6.a Format of rings (acoustic signals)

Explains the composition of audible ring signals.

6.6.b Setting procedure

Step-by-step guide to setting acoustic warning signals.

6.7 Enabling/disabling the scrambler

Enabling or disabling the audio scrambling feature.

6.9 Emergency call setup

Configuring radio behavior during emergency calls.

6.10 Power save function

Setting the power save mode to conserve battery.

7 FINAL OPERATIONS

7.1 Uploading programming data to the radio

Transferring programmed data from PC to the transceiver.

7.2 Saving programming data

Instructions for saving programming data to a PC file.

7.3 Restoring the default signal database

Restoring factory default Selcal and CTCSS settings.

7.4 Viewing session history

Reviewing past programming session logs.

7.5 Exit the programmer Software

Procedure for closing the programming software.

8 ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

8.1 Modifying previously programmed parameters

Options for modifying existing radio programming data.

8.1.a Open a programming data file in the PC

Loading programming data from a file on the computer.

8.1.b Modifying data previously stored in a radio

Retrieving and modifying data stored in the transceiver.

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