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Kenwood TS-820 Service Manual

Kenwood TS-820
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Kenwood TS-820 Specifications

General IconGeneral
IF ShiftYes
Notch FilterYes
Digital DisplayNo
IF Frequencies8.83 MHz, 455 kHz
Weight16 kg
ModesCW, SSB, AM
Receiver Sensitivity0.25 µV for 10 dB S/N
Image Rejection60 dB or more
IF Rejection80 dB or more
Power SupplyDC 13.8 V

Summary

TS-820 Specifications

TS-820 Block Diagram

Transceiver Features

Circuit Description

Transmitter Section Circuit

Explanation of the audio to RF signal path in transmission.

Receiver Section Circuit

Description of how incoming signals are processed.

IF Unit Circuit

Details on the Intermediate Frequency unit's functions.

RF Unit Circuit

Description of the Radio Frequency unit's components.

Coil Pack Unit Circuit

Details on the coil pack unit for tuning.

PLL Assembly Unit Circuit

Explanation of the Phase Locked Loop assembly.

Counter Assembly Unit Circuit

Description of the counter assembly unit.

Functional Description

Single Conversion System Function

Explanation of the transceiver's single conversion system.

RF Speech Processor Function

Details on the RF speech processor for increased talk power.

Monitoring Circuit Function

Explanation of the circuit for monitoring own voice during transmission.

PLL Circuit Function

Description of the Phase Locked Loop circuit operation.

IF Shift Circuit Function

Explanation of the IF shift circuit for interference reduction.

AGC Circuit Function

Description of the Automatic Gain Control circuit.

RF Negative Feedback and Neutralizing Circuit Function

Explanation of RF negative feedback and neutralization.

NB Circuit Function

Explanation of the Noise Blanker circuit operation.

Parts Alignment Guide

Packing Instructions

Parts List

Disassembly Procedures

How to Remove Panel

Step-by-step guide to removing the front panel.

How to Remove VFO

Procedure for removing the Variable Frequency Oscillator unit.

Mono-scale Dial Adjustment

Instructions for adjusting the mono-scale dial.

How to Check Counter Assembly (DG-1 Option)

Steps to check the counter assembly (DG-1 option).

How to Remove VOX/VR Unit

Procedure for removing the VOX/VR unit.

How to Remove Meter

Steps for removing the meter.

How to Remove Paddle Switch

Instructions for removing the paddle switch.

How to Disconnect Lead from Miniplug

Guide on disconnecting leads from miniplugs.

Troubleshooting Guide

Receiver Section Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide for receiver issues.

Transmitter Section Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide for transmitter issues.

Counter (DG-1 Option) Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting for the DG-1 counter option.

PLL Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting for Phase Locked Loop circuit issues.

Level Diagrams

Transmitter Section Level Diagram

Signal levels in the transmitter section.

Receiver Section Level Diagram

Signal levels in the receiver section.

Adjustments and Calibration

Test Equipment Required

List of necessary test equipment for adjustments.

General Adjustment Procedures

Overview of general adjustment categories.

Preparatory Work for Adjustments

Steps to prepare the unit before making adjustments.

Power Supply Adjustment

Procedures for adjusting power supply voltages.

Receiver Section Adjustments

Adjustments for the receiver section components.

VCO Voltage Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting VCO voltage.

Antenna and MIX Coil Adjustment

Adjusting antenna and mixer coils for optimal performance.

IFT Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the Intermediate Frequency Transformer.

IF Trap Coil Adjustment

Steps to adjust the IF trap coils.

Carrier Balance Adjustment

Adjusting carrier balance for optimal signal.

Noise Blanker (NB) Circuit Adjustment

Adjusting the Noise Blanker circuit.

S Meter Adjustment

Procedure for calibrating the S meter.

RIT Adjustment

Adjusting the Receiver Incremental Tuning circuit.

Marker Frequency Adjustment

Adjusting the marker generator frequency.

VFO Adjustment

Adjusting the Variable Frequency Oscillator settings.

Counter (DG-1 Option) Adjustment

Adjusting the DG-1 counter frequency.

Counter Input Level Adjustment

Adjusting input signal levels for the counter.

Transmitter Section Adjustments

Adjustments for the transmitter section.

Carrier Point Adjustment

Adjusting the carrier point for transmission.

Speech Processor Adjustment

Adjusting the speech processor for optimal output.

VOX Operation Adjustment

Adjusting VOX operation parameters.

Side Tone Adjustment

Adjusting the side tone circuit.

RF Meter Adjustment

Adjusting the RF meter reading.

PLL Adjustment

Adjustments for the Phase Locked Loop system.

Balance VR Adjustment

Adjusting balance variable resistors.

VCO Unit Adjustment

Adjusting the Voltage Controlled Oscillator unit.

Trap Coil Adjustment

Adjusting the IF trap coils.

TS-820 Modification for Marine Band

Modifications for the marine band.

Circuit Diagrams and PC Boards

Rectifier Unit PC Board

Circuit diagram for the rectifier unit.

Indicator Unit PC Board

Circuit diagram for the indicator unit.

Marker Unit PC Board

Circuit diagram for the marker unit.

Relay Unit PC Board

Circuit diagram for the relay unit.

VOX-VR Unit PC Board

Circuit diagram for the VOX-VR unit.

High Voltage (HV) Unit PC Board

Circuit diagram for the High Voltage unit.

Schematic Diagram

Connector Terminals Guide

VFO-820 Optional Unit

VFO-820 Specifications

Technical specifications for the VFO-820.

VFO-820 Block Diagram

Block diagram of the VFO-820.

VFO-820 Connection with TS-820

How to connect the VFO-820 to the TS-820.

VFO-820 Switch Unit PC Board

Circuit diagram for the VFO-820 switch unit.

VFO-820 Indicator Unit PC Board

Circuit diagram for the VFO-820 indicator unit.

VFO-820 Packing Instructions

Packing details for the VFO-820.

DG-1 Optional Unit

DG-1 Specifications

Technical specifications for the DG-1.

DG-1 Block Diagram

Block diagram of the DG-1 unit.

DG-1 Counter Assembly PC Board

Circuit diagram for the DG-1 counter assembly.

DG-1 Counter Mixer PC Board

Circuit diagram for the DG-1 counter mixer.

DG-1 5V-AVR Unit PC Board

Circuit diagram for the DG-1 5V-AVR unit.

DG-1 Display Unit PC Board

Circuit diagram for the DG-1 display unit.

YG-88C/DS-1A Accessories

YG-88C Specifications

Specifications for the YG-88C filter.

DS-1A Specifications

Specifications for the DS-1A DC-DC converter.

DC-DC Converter Unit Details

Details on the DC-DC converter unit.

YG-88C/DS-1A Packing Instructions

Packing details for the YG-88C/DS-1A accessories.

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