3-6 Basic Theory of Operation: Analog Mode of Operation
3.2.2 Transmitting
When the radio is transmitting, microphone audio is digitized and then processed by the DSP and 
sent to the Trident IC (see Figure 3-7, Figure 3-8, Figure 3-9 and Figure 3-10) via the SSI interface. 
The Trident IC processes the SSI data for application to the voltage controlled oscillator as a 
modulation signal.
Figure 3-7.  Transmitter (VHF) Block Diagram
Figure 3-8.  Transmitter (UHF1/UHF2) Block Diagram
Trident IC
Synthesizer
Loop Filter
TX VCO 
RX/TX 
VCO 
RF Switch Matrix
TX Buffer Amp
TX Driver Amplifier
Transmitter Final 
FET VHF
Harmonic 
LP Filter
Ref. Oscillator
Antenna Connecto
Directional 
Coupler
Antenna 
Switch
TO RX
GPS
Reverse Power 
Detection
Log Amp Power Detector
Digital RF Attenuator
Trident IC
Synthesizer
Loop Filter
TX VCO 
RX/TX 
VCO 
RF Switch Matrix
TX Buffer Amp
TX Driver Amplifier
Transmitter Final 
FET UHF
Harmonic 
LP Filter
Ref. Oscillator
Antenna Connecto
Directional 
Coupler
Antenna 
Switch
TO RX
GPS
Reverse Power 
Detection
Log Amp Power Detector
Digital RF Attenuator