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Icom IC-375A User Manual

Icom IC-375A
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Icom IC-375A Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandIcom
ModelIC-375A
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SECTION 1 SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Covers frequency coverage, number of memory channels, frequency stability, power supply, current draw, dimensions, and weight.

TRANSMITTER

Details emission modes, RF output power, modulation system, maximum frequency deviation, carrier suppression, unwanted sideband, and microphone impedance.

RECEIVER

Covers receive system, receive modes, intermediate frequencies, sensitivity, squelch sensitivity, selectivity, and spurious response rejection.

SECTION 2 OUTSIDE AND INSIDE VIEWS

2-1 OUTSIDE VIEWS

Provides diagrams of the front panel control locations and connections.

2-1-1 FRONT PANEL

Details control locations on the front panel, including power switch, AF gain, squelch, phones jack, mic connector, and mode selectors.

FRONT PANEL (CONTINUED)

Continues detailing front panel controls, including frequency display, VFO selectors, memory controls, and tuning controls.

2-1-2 FREQUENCY DISPLAY

Explains the frequency readout, data indicators, mode indicators, and other display elements.

2-1-3 REAR PANEL

Illustrates and labels rear panel connectors and controls, including fuse holder, power, antenna, remote control, and ground terminals.

SECTION 4 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

4-1 RECEIVER CIRCUITS

Describes the antenna mixer circuit and noise blanker/notch filter/FM detector circuits.

4-1-1 ANTENNA MIXER CIRCUIT

Explains how RF signals are mixed with local oscillator signals for reception.

4-1-2 NOISE BLANKER CIRCUIT - NOTCH FILTER, FM DETECTOR

Details the noise blanker circuit, notch filter, and FM detector operation.

4-1-3 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION - AF AMP

Explains the AF amplifier circuit, including squelch control.

4-1-4 FM SQUELCH, FM S-METER AND CENTER METER CIRCUITS

Explains the FM squelch, FM S-meter, and center meter circuits.

4-2 TRANSMITTER CIRCUITS

Details the microphone amplifier circuit and the FM/SSB modulator circuit.

4-2-1 SSB MODE CIRCUIT - FM MODULATOR, SSB FILTER

Explains the SSB mode circuit, including the FM modulator and SSB filter.

4-2-2 CW MODE CIRCUIT - KEY FILTER, SSB FILTER

Details the CW mode circuit, including the key filter and SSB filter.

4-3 TX AMP ~ANTENNA

Describes the transmit amplifier circuitry and its connection to the antenna.

4-4 PLL CIRCUITS

Details the Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) circuits, including the general overview and main loop.

4-4-1 GENERAL

Provides a general overview of the PLL unit, including its purpose and frequency generation.

4-4-3 MAIN LOOP

Explains the main loop of the PLL, which controls the frequency synthesis and mixer.

4-4-4 SUB LOOP

Details the sub loop section, which comprises the DDS (Direct Digital Synthesizer) unit.

4-4-5 DIRECT DIGITAL SYNTHESIZER (DDS) UNIT

Explains the DDS unit, which consists of 5 ICs and generates sine wave data.

4-4-6 PLL DATA

Explains how data is used for setting dividing ratios in the PLL circuits.

4-5 LOGIC CIRCUITS

Covers the functions of logic circuits, including CPU, reset circuit, and matrix.

4-5-1 CPU

Details the CPU, its functions, and pin assignments.

4-5-2 RESET CIRCUIT

Explains the reset circuit and its role in power supply and operation.

4-5-3 MATRIX

Describes the matrix table and its use for frequency step tuning and control.

4-6 SWITCHING REGULATOR CIRCUIT

Details the switching regulator circuit, which provides 13.8V DC output.

SECTION 3 BLOCK DIAGRAMS

LOGIC AND FRONT UNITS

Diagram illustrating the logic and front units of the transceiver.

FRONT, LOGIC AND PLL UNITS CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

Diagram detailing the connector assembly for front, logic, and PLL units.

MAIN UNIT AND RF YGR UNITS

Diagram showing the main unit and RF YGR unit connector assemblies.

SECTION 5 MECHANICAL PARTS AND DISASSEMBLY

5-1 FRAME DISASSEMBLY

Instructions for disassembling the transceiver frame, including removing top and bottom covers.

5-2 FRONT PANEL DISASSEMBLY

Procedure for disassembling the front panel, listing components like transmit LED, switches, knobs, and buttons.

5-3 REAR PANEL DISASSEMBLY

Procedure for disassembling the rear panel, including heat sink, PA unit, power sockets, and fuse holder.

5-4 FRONT, LOGIC AND PLL UNITS CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

Diagram showing the connector assembly for the front, logic, and PLL units.

5-5 FRONT, MAIN AND RF YGR UNITS CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

Diagram illustrating the connector assembly for the front, main, and RF YGR units.

5-6 PA AND REG UNITS CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

Diagram showing the connector assembly for the PA (Power Amplifier) and REG (Regulator) units.

SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

6-1 PREPARATION BEFORE SERVICING

Important precautions and guidelines before performing maintenance or adjustments.

6-2 PLL ADJUSTMENT

Details the test instruments required and measurement connection locations for PLL adjustment.

DDS CLOCK

Adjustment procedure for the DDS clock, including frequency display and receive mode.

2nd LO FREQUENCY AND OUTPUT LEVEL

Procedure for adjusting the 2nd LO frequency and output level.

LPL LOCK VOLTAGE

Adjustment procedure for LPL lock voltage, including frequency display and receive mode.

MULTIPLIER OUTPUT LEVEL

Procedure for adjusting the multiplier output level, including frequency display and receive mode.

SUB LOOP OUTPUT

Adjustment procedure for the sub loop output, including frequency display and receive mode.

HPL LOCK VOLTAGE

Adjustment procedure for HPL lock voltage, including frequency display and receive mode.

6-3 FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT

Details required test instruments and measurement connection locations for frequency adjustment.

BFO FREQUENCY

Adjustment procedure for BFO frequency in different modes (LSB, CW, USB).

PBT FREQUENCY

Adjustment procedure for PBT frequency control in different modes.

FM FREQUENCY

Adjustment procedure for FM frequency in FM mode.

6-4 RECEIVER ADJUSTMENT

Details test instruments and measurement connection locations for receiver adjustment.

FM RECEIVER

Adjustment procedure for the FM receiver, covering various modes and controls.

SSB RECEIVER

Adjustment procedure for the SSB receiver, focusing on USB mode.

TOTAL GAIN

Procedure for adjusting the total gain of the receiver.

CENTER METER

Adjustment procedure for the center meter in FM and other modes.

S-METER

Adjustment procedure for the S-meter in USB and FM modes.

RF GAIN

Procedure for adjusting the RF gain in USB and FM modes.

SQUELCH UNIT

Adjustment procedure for the squelch unit.

NOISE BLANKER

Adjustment procedure for the noise blanker circuit.

BEEP TONE

Procedure to adjust the beep tone volume.

6-5 TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENT

Details test instruments and measurement connection locations for transmitter adjustment.

FM OUTPUT POWER

Adjustment procedure for FM output power, including frequency display and transmit mode.

OUTPUT POWER (BALANCE)

Procedure for adjusting output power balance in various modes.

APC SET

Adjustment for the APC (Automatic Power Control) set.

ALC METER

Procedure for adjusting the ALC (Automatic Level Control) meter.

RF METER (SET)

Adjustment for the RF meter in transmit modes.

(SWR)

Adjustment procedure for SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) in CW mode.

COMP LEVEL

Adjustment for the compression level in USB and FM modes.

FM DRIVE LEVEL

Adjustment procedure for FM drive level.

CW DRIVE

Adjustment procedure for CW drive level.

FM DEVIATION

Adjustment procedure for FM deviation.

SUBAUDIBLE TONE

Adjustment procedure for subaudible tone.

AQS TONE

Adjustment procedure for AQS (Automatic Quiet System) tone.

TONE SQUELCH

Adjustment procedure for tone squelch.

CARRIER SUPPRESSION

Procedure for adjusting carrier suppression in USB and LSB modes.

TRANSMIT SPURIOUS LEVEL

Adjustment procedure for transmit spurious signal levels.

SECTION 7 BOARD LAYOUTS

7-1 FRONT UNIT CIRCUITS (1)

Layouts for the front unit circuits, including Front (SW-A) unit and Front (SW-B) unit.

FRONT (SW-A) UNIT

Component layout and connections for the Front (SW-A) unit.

FRONT (SW-B) UNIT

Component layout and connections for the Front (SW-B) unit.

FRONT (VR-A) UNIT

Component layout and connections for the Front (VR-A) unit.

FRONT (VR-B) UNIT

Component layout and connections for the Front (VR-B) unit.

7-2 FRONT UNIT (2)

Diagrams of ICs used in the Front Unit (2), including logic and LCD driver.

FRONT UNIT COMPONENTS SIDE

Component layout on the front unit's component side.

FOIL SIDE

Component layout on the front unit's foil side.

7-3 LOGIC AND SENSOR UNITS

Diagrams of ICs and components for the Logic and Sensor units.

LOGIC UNIT

Component layout and connections for the Logic Unit.

SENSOR UNIT

Component layout and connections for the Sensor Unit.

7-4 PLL AND DDS UNITS

Diagrams of ICs and components for the PLL and DDS units.

PLL UNIT

Component layout and connections for the PLL Unit.

DDS UNIT

Component layout and connections for the DDS Unit.

7-5 MAIN UNIT

Diagrams of ICs and components for the Main Unit.

MAIN UNIT

Component layout and connections for the Main Unit.

SQUELCH UNIT

Diagrams of ICs and components for the Squelch Unit.

SQUELCH UNIT COMPONENTS SIDE

Component layout on the Squelch Unit's component side.

FOIL SIDE

Component layout on the Squelch Unit's foil side.

7-6 PA UNIT

Diagrams of ICs and components for the PA Unit.

PA UNIT

Component layout and connections for the PA Unit.

7-7 RF YGR UNIT

Diagrams of ICs and components for the RF YGR Unit.

RF YGR UNIT

Component layout and connections for the RF YGR Unit.

7-8 REG UNIT

Diagrams of ICs and components for the REG Unit.

REG UNIT

Component layout and connections for the REG Unit.

SECTION 8 VOLTAGE DIAGRAMS

8-1 FRONT UNIT

Voltage diagram for the front unit, showing power distribution and signal paths.

8-2 LOGIC UNIT

Voltage diagram for the logic unit, detailing power distribution and logic signal flow.

8-3 PLL UNIT

Voltage diagram for the PLL unit, showing power distribution and signal connections.

DDS UNIT

Voltage diagram for the DDS unit, detailing power distribution and signal paths.

8-4 MAIN UNIT

Voltage diagram for the main unit, showing power distribution and circuit connections.

8-5 REG AND PA UNITS

Voltage diagrams for the regulator (REG) and power amplifier (PA) units.

8-6 RF YGR UNIT

Voltage diagram for the RF YGR unit, showing power distribution and circuit connections.

SECTION 9 PARTS LIST

[EF PARTS]

List of EF parts including connectors and ferrite beads with their part numbers.

[FRONT UNIT]

List of components for the front unit, including ICs, transistors, and resistors.

ME1

Part details for Meter ME1.

[SENSOR UNIT]

List of components for the sensor unit, including ICs, transistors, and LEDs.

[LOGIC UNIT]

List of components for the logic unit, including ICs, resistors, and transistors.

[PLL UNIT]

List of components for the PLL unit, including ICs, FETs, transistors, diodes, and coils.

[DDS UNIT]

List of components for the DDS unit, including ICs, transistors, and crystals.

[MAIN UNIT]

List of components for the main unit, including ICs, FETs, transistors, and diodes.

[SQUELCH UNIT]

List of components for the Squelch unit, including ICs and transistors.

[PA UNIT]

List of components for the PA unit, including ICs, transistors, and diodes.

[RF YGR UNIT]

List of components for the RF YGR unit, including ICs, transistors, diodes, and crystals.

[REG UNIT]

List of components for the REG unit, including ICs, transistors, and diodes.

IC-375A SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

FRONT

Schematic diagram for the front section of the IC-375A.

SENSOR

Schematic diagram for the sensor section of the IC-375A.

LOGIC

Schematic diagram for the logic section of the IC-375A.

TONE SQL

Schematic diagram for the tone squelch section of the IC-375A.

VOICE

Schematic diagram for the voice section of the IC-375A.

MAIN

Schematic diagram for the main section of the IC-375A.

REG

Schematic diagram for the regulator section of the IC-375A.

PA

Schematic diagram for the power amplifier section of the IC-375A.

PLL

Schematic diagram for the PLL section of the IC-375A.

EF

Schematic diagram for the EF (External Function) section of the IC-375A.

RF YGR

Schematic diagram for the RF YGR section of the IC-375A.

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